Coretta 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

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Popularity Comparison

Coretta Rank #70,372
Ellene Rank #70,281

Ellene is more popular, ranked #70281 vs #70372 for Coretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coretta ___

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 Coretta

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If you choose Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coretta or Ellene more popular?

Ellene is more popular, ranked #70281 compared to Coretta at #70372 in the United States.

What do Coretta and Ellene mean?

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

Are Coretta and Ellene boy or girl names?

Coretta is primarily a girl name. Ellene is primarily a girl name.

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