Delores vs Elaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delores

Girl #13,710 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,710
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Del, Delo, Deloy

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Celestial Avarae Hari Lyda

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Elaine

Girl #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #369
Total SSA Count: 843
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Laney, El, Ellie

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Celeste Brinley Shiloh Ophelia

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Popularity Comparison

Delores Rank #13,710

Elaine Rank #369

Elaine is more popular, ranked #369 vs #13710 for Delores.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Elaine ___

Elaine Marie
Elaine Grace
Elaine Louise
Elaine Frances
Elaine Ruth
Elaine Joan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delores or Elaine more popular?

Elaine is more popular, ranked #369 compared to Delores at #13710 in the United States.

What do Delores and Elaine mean?

Elaine means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Delores and Elaine boy or girl names?

Delores is primarily a girl name. Elaine is primarily a girl name.

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