Ella vs Genevieve

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

Genevieve

Girl #165 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tribe woman; woman of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Genny, Gen, Viv

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Genevieve Rank #165

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #165 for Genevieve.

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

Genevieve ___

  • Genevieve Rose
  • Genevieve Claire
  • Genevieve Louise
  • Genevieve Marie
  • Genevieve Anne
  • Genevieve Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Genevieve

Sebastian Vivienne Theodore Isabelle Raphael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Genevieve more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Genevieve at #165 in the United States.

What do Ella and Genevieve mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Genevieve means "tribe woman; woman of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ella and Genevieve boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Genevieve is primarily a girl name.

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