Ellen vs Sharon

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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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

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Popularity Comparison

Ellen Rank #1,032
Sharon Rank #1,230

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1230 for Sharon.

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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Sharon more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Sharon at #1230 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Sharon mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellen and Sharon boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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