Ellene vs Melissie

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
Melissie Rank #70,348

Ellene is more popular, ranked #70281 vs #70348 for Melissie.

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

Melissie ___

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 Melissie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellene or Melissie more popular?

Ellene is more popular, ranked #70281 compared to Melissie at #70348 in the United States.

What do Ellene and Melissie mean?

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

Are Ellene and Melissie boy or girl names?

Ellene is primarily a girl name. Melissie is primarily a girl name.

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