Elodie vs Helena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elodie

Girl #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign riches"

Origin: Gothic

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
839
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Odie, Lodi

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Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Scandinavian German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#414
Total SSA Count
754
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hel, Nell, Nellie

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Popularity Comparison

Elodie Rank #370
Helena Rank #414

Elodie is more popular, ranked #370 vs #414 for Helena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elodie ___

  • Elodie Rose
  • Elodie Claire
  • Elodie Marie
  • Elodie Jane
  • Elodie Grace
  • Elodie Louise

Helena ___

  • Helena Rose
  • Helena Grace
  • Helena Mae
  • Helena Jane
  • Helena Louise
  • Helena Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elodie

Clementine Bastian Margot Florian Delphine

If you choose Helena

Cecilia Vivienne Augustus Theodore Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elodie or Helena more popular?

Elodie is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Helena at #414 in the United States.

What do Elodie and Helena mean?

Elodie means "foreign riches" (Gothic origin). Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin).

Are Elodie and Helena boy or girl names?

Elodie is primarily a girl name. Helena is primarily a girl name.

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