December vs Vella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

December

Girl #5,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenth month (in original Roman calendar)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,239
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Dece, Bree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Vella

Girl #5,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Latin bella

Cultural Roots

Italian English Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,175
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vel, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Vella Rank #5,175

Vella is more popular, ranked #5175 vs #5239 for December.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

Vella ___

  • Vella Rose
  • Vella Grace
  • Vella Marie
  • Vella Jane
  • Vella Claire
  • Vella Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Vella

Bella Stella Ella Leo Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Vella more popular?

Vella is more popular, ranked #5175 compared to December at #5239 in the United States.

What do December and Vella mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Vella means "beautiful" (Latin bella origin).

Are December and Vella boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Vella is primarily a girl name.

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