Ella vs Rose

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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Rose

Girl #115 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"type of red or pink flowering plant"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#115
Total SSA Count
2,376
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30
Rose Rank #115

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #115 for Rose.

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

Rose ___

  • Rose Marie
  • Rose Eleanor
  • Rose Beatrice
  • Rose Josephine
  • Rose Amelia
  • Rose Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

If you choose Rose

Violet Lily George Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Rose more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Rose at #115 in the United States.

What do Ella and Rose mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Rose means "type of red or pink flowering plant" (Germanic origin).

Are Ella and Rose boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Rose is primarily a girl name.

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