Elaine vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elaine Rank #369
Serena Rank #332

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 vs #369 for Elaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elaine ___

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

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elaine

Dorothy Helen Frances Robert Richard

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elaine or Serena more popular?

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Elaine at #369 in the United States.

What do Elaine and Serena mean?

Elaine means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Elaine and Serena boy or girl names?

Elaine is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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