Elsie vs Mariel

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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Mariel

Girl #1,041 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Spanish French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,041
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Elle, Mia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155
Mariel Rank #1,041

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #1041 for Mariel.

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

Mariel ___

  • Mariel Grace
  • Mariel Rose
  • Mariel Louise
  • Mariel Claire
  • Mariel Jane
  • Mariel Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

If you choose Mariel

Elspeth Cecile Florian Lucien Adele

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Mariel more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Mariel at #1041 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Mariel mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Mariel means "star of the sea" (Hebrew via Dutch origin).

Are Elsie and Mariel boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Mariel is primarily a girl name.

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