Ellene vs Jennell

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellene Rank #70,281
Jennell Rank #70,195

Jennell is more popular, ranked #70195 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

Jennell ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

If you choose Jennell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellene or Jennell more popular?

Jennell is more popular, ranked #70195 compared to Ellene at #70281 in the United States.

What do Ellene and Jennell mean?

Ellene means "shining light, bright torch" (Greek helene origin).

Are Ellene and Jennell boy or girl names?

Ellene is primarily a girl name. Jennell is primarily a girl name.

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