Ella vs Grace

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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Grace

Girl #40 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Divine grace, elegance, goodwill"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40
Total SSA Count
5,002
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gracie, Gray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Grace Rank #40

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #40 for Grace.

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

Grace ___

  • Grace Elizabeth
  • Grace Anne
  • Grace Marie
  • Grace Louise
  • Grace Eleanor
  • Grace Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Grace

Charlotte Eleanor Violet Henry James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Grace more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Grace at #40 in the United States.

What do Ella and Grace mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Grace means "Divine grace, elegance, goodwill" (Latin origin).

Are Ella and Grace boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Grace is primarily a girl name.

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