Ella vs Josephine

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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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Josephine Rank #56

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #56 for Josephine.

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

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Josephine more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Josephine at #56 in the United States.

What do Ella and Josephine mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Josephine boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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