Ellen vs Janet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

Playground Safety Score

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Janet

Girl #2,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,430
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie, Jannie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellen Rank #1,032
Janet Rank #2,430

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #2430 for Janet.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

Janet ___

  • Janet Marie
  • Janet Lynn
  • Janet Ann
  • Janet Rose
  • Janet Elizabeth
  • Janet Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

If you choose Janet

David Michael Linda Karen Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Janet more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Janet at #2430 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Janet mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Janet means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellen and Janet boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Janet is primarily a girl name.

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