Elsie vs Ermine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

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Ermine

Girl #19,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,707
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ermi, Min

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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155
Ermine Rank #19,707

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #19707 for Ermine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

Ermine ___

  • Ermine Rose
  • Ermine Louise
  • Ermine Claire
  • Ermine Pearl
  • Ermine Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

If you choose Ermine

Hermione Lavinia Cecily Edmund Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Ermine more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Ermine at #19707 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Ermine mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Ermine means "white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty" (Old French origin).

Are Elsie and Ermine boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Ermine is primarily a girl name.

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