Debra vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Debra Rank #3,576
Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #3576 for Debra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Debra ___

  • Debra Ann
  • Debra Lynn
  • Debra Marie
  • Debra Jean
  • Debra Kay
  • Debra Lee

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 Debra

Susan Patricia Linda Barbara Karen

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debra or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Debra at #3576 in the United States.

What do Debra and Elena mean?

Debra means "bee" (Hebrew D'vorah origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Debra and Elena boy or girl names?

Debra is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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