Ella vs Gemma

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Gemma Rank #203

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #203 for Gemma.

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

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Gemma more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Gemma at #203 in the United States.

What do Ella and Gemma mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin).

Are Ella and Gemma boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Gemma is primarily a girl name.

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