Ellene vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellene

Girl #70,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright torch"

Origin: Greek helene

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,281
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Lenie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ellene Rank #70,281
Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #70281 for Ellene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellene ___

  • Ellene Rose
  • Ellene Marie
  • Ellene Grace
  • Ellene Ann
  • Ellene Louise
  • Ellene Claire

Frederick ___

  • Frederick James
  • Frederick William
  • Frederick Charles
  • Frederick John
  • Frederick Henry
  • Frederick Louis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

If you choose Frederick

Eleanor Charlotte George Arthur Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellene or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Ellene at #70281 in the United States.

What do Ellene and Frederick mean?

Ellene means "shining light, bright torch" (Greek helene origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellene and Frederick boy or girl names?

Ellene is primarily a girl name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.

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