Elena vs Vera

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

Elena Rank #45
Vera Rank #226

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elena or Vera more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Elena and Vera mean?

Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Elena and Vera boy or girl names?

Elena is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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