Elene vs Surya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elene

Girl #8,371 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Georgian Basque Sardinian Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,371
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lena, Ele, Ellie

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Surya

Boy #2,683 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, solar deity"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Indonesian Balinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,683
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sur, Suri

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Popularity Comparison

Elene Rank #8,371
Surya Rank #2,683

Surya is more popular, ranked #2683 vs #8371 for Elene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elene ___

  • Elene Marie
  • Elene Sofia
  • Elene Rose
  • Elene Natalia
  • Elene Claire
  • Elene Beatrix

Surya ___

  • Surya Dev
  • Surya Ram
  • Surya Prem
  • Surya Kiran
  • Surya Arjun
  • Surya Raj

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elene

Tamar Nino Mariam Ketevan Sofio

If you choose Surya

Chandra Aditya Kiran Indira Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elene or Surya more popular?

Surya is more popular, ranked #2683 compared to Elene at #8371 in the United States.

What do Elene and Surya mean?

Elene means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin). Surya means "sun, solar deity" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Elene and Surya boy or girl names?

Elene is primarily a girl name. Surya is primarily a boy name.

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