Ella vs Perl

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
Perl Rank #5,576

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #5576 for Perl.

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

Perl ___

  • Perl Rose
  • Perl Marie
  • Perl Jane
  • Perl Anne
  • Perl Louise
  • Perl Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Perl

Esther Goldie Rivka Ora Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Perl more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Perl at #5576 in the United States.

What do Ella and Perl mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Perl means "pearl" (Latin via Yiddish origin).

Are Ella and Perl boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Perl is primarily a girl name.

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