Ella vs Evelyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

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Evelyn

Girl #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wished for child"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8
Total SSA Count
9,116
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Evie, Eve, Lyn

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Evelyn Rank #8

Evelyn is more popular, ranked #8 vs #30 for Ella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Evelyn ___

  • Evelyn Rose
  • Evelyn Grace
  • Evelyn Jane
  • Evelyn Mae
  • Evelyn Claire
  • Evelyn Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Evelyn

Oliver Theodore Henry Olivia Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Evelyn more popular?

Evelyn is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Ella at #30 in the United States.

What do Ella and Evelyn mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Evelyn means "wished for child" (Germanic origin).

Are Ella and Evelyn boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Evelyn is primarily a girl name.

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