Elsie vs Hattie

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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Hattie

Girl #382 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#382
Total SSA Count
819
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155
Hattie Rank #382

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #382 for Hattie.

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

Hattie ___

  • Hattie Mae
  • Hattie Pearl
  • Hattie Belle
  • Hattie Lou
  • Hattie Grace
  • Hattie Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

If you choose Hattie

Millie Nellie Bertie Arthur Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Hattie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Hattie at #382 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Hattie mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Hattie means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Elsie and Hattie boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Hattie is primarily a girl name.

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