Ella vs Ivy

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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Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ives

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Ivy Rank #36

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #36 for Ivy.

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

Ivy ___

  • Ivy Rose
  • Ivy Mae
  • Ivy Grace
  • Ivy Jean
  • Ivy Claire
  • Ivy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Ivy

Violet Hazel Jasper Willow Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Ivy more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Ivy at #36 in the United States.

What do Ella and Ivy mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin).

Are Ella and Ivy boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Ivy is primarily a girl name.

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