Elsie vs Orton

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Orton

Boy #26,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm garden, upper estate enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,532
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ort

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155
Orton Rank #26,532

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #26532 for Orton.

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

Orton ___

  • Orton James
  • Orton William
  • Orton Lee
  • Orton Hayes
  • Orton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

If you choose Orton

Fletcher Remington Sutton Bowen Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Orton more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Orton at #26532 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Orton mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Orton means "farm garden, upper estate enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Elsie and Orton boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Orton is primarily a boy name.

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