Danna vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danna

Girl #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Arbiter, judge"

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#306
Total SSA Count
1,002
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Dani, Annie

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Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Danna Rank #306
Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #306 for Danna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danna ___

  • Danna Marie
  • Danna Grace
  • Danna Rose
  • Danna Lynn
  • Danna Elizabeth

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danna

Marco Sofia Liana Carlos Lucia

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danna or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Danna at #306 in the United States.

What do Danna and Elena mean?

Danna means "Arbiter, judge". Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Danna and Elena boy or girl names?

Danna is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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