Ella vs Helius

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

Helius

Boy #34,050 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, radiant light"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,050
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Heli, Hel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Helius Rank #34,050

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #34050 for Helius.

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

Helius ___

  • Helius Alexander
  • Helius James
  • Helius Michael
  • Helius Theodore
  • Helius Augustus
  • Helius Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Helius

Apollo Orion Selene Lyra Castor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Helius more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Helius at #34050 in the United States.

What do Ella and Helius mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Helius means "sun, radiant light" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ella and Helius boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Helius is primarily a boy name.

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