Ellen vs Maylee

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

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Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Ellen Rank #1,032
Maylee Rank #1,021

Maylee is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1032 for Ellen.

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

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Maylee more popular?

Maylee is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Maylee mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Ellen and Maylee boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Maylee is primarily a girl name.

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