Ellen vs Landry

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

✓ All Clear
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Landry

Girl #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the land"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Land, Lanny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellen Rank #1,032
Landry Rank #1,187

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1187 for Landry.

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

Landry ___

  • Landry Grace
  • Landry Marie
  • Landry Jane
  • Landry Rose
  • Landry Claire
  • Landry Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

If you choose Landry

Sutton Harper Dawson Wren Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Landry more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Landry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Landry mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Landry means "ruler of the land" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellen and Landry boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Landry is primarily a girl name.

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