Ella vs Lessie

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Lessie Rank #19,698

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #19698 for Lessie.

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

Lessie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Lessie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Lessie more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lessie at #19698 in the United States.

What do Ella and Lessie mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Ella and Lessie boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Lessie is primarily a girl name.

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