Buford vs Ellene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellene

Girl #70,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright torch"

Origin: Greek helene

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,281
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Lenie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Buford Rank #28,414
Ellene Rank #70,281

Buford is more popular, ranked #28414 vs #70281 for Ellene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buford ___

No pairings available yet.

Ellene ___

  • Ellene Rose
  • Ellene Marie
  • Ellene Grace
  • Ellene Ann
  • Ellene Louise
  • Ellene Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Buford

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If you choose Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buford or Ellene more popular?

Buford is more popular, ranked #28414 compared to Ellene at #70281 in the United States.

What do Buford and Ellene mean?

Ellene means "shining light, bright torch" (Greek helene origin).

Are Buford and Ellene boy or girl names?

Buford is primarily a boy name. Ellene is primarily a girl name.

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