Ellene vs Marjarie

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
Marjarie Rank #70,141

Marjarie is more popular, ranked #70141 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

Marjarie ___

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 Marjarie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellene or Marjarie more popular?

Marjarie is more popular, ranked #70141 compared to Ellene at #70281 in the United States.

What do Ellene and Marjarie mean?

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

Are Ellene and Marjarie boy or girl names?

Ellene is primarily a girl name. Marjarie is primarily a girl name.

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