Elba vs Felix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elba

Girl #11,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white hill, bright place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,606
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

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Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elba Rank #11,606
Felix Rank #177

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #11606 for Elba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elba ___

  • Elba Rose
  • Elba Marie
  • Elba Grace
  • Elba Jane
  • Elba Louise
  • Elba Ann

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elba

Alba Elva Elna Alma Alva

If you choose Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elba or Felix more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Elba at #11606 in the United States.

What do Elba and Felix mean?

Elba means "white hill, bright place" (Old English origin). Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin).

Are Elba and Felix boy or girl names?

Elba is primarily a girl name. Felix is primarily a boy name.

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