Bernice vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernice

Girl #3,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,814
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bernie, Berni, Bea

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Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

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Popularity Comparison

Bernice Rank #3,814
Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #3814 for Bernice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernice ___

  • Bernice Mae
  • Bernice Claire
  • Bernice Rose
  • Bernice Elizabeth
  • Bernice Jane
  • Bernice Louise

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bernice

Mabel Sylvia Dorothy Clarence Walter

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernice or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Bernice at #3814 in the United States.

What do Bernice and Ellen mean?

Bernice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Bernice and Ellen boy or girl names?

Bernice is primarily a girl name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.

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