Ella vs Mabel

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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Mabel

Girl #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mabs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Mabel Rank #222

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #222 for Mabel.

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

Mabel ___

  • Mabel Rose
  • Mabel Jane
  • Mabel Grace
  • Mabel June
  • Mabel Pearl
  • Mabel Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Mabel

Hazel Florence Walter Ernest Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Mabel more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Mabel at #222 in the United States.

What do Ella and Mabel mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin).

Are Ella and Mabel boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Mabel is primarily a girl name.

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