Elspeth vs Serana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elspeth

Girl #6,299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,299
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Elsie, Beth

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Serana

Girl #6,467 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"serene, calm, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Pop culture/gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,467
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sera, Rena

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Popularity Comparison

Elspeth Rank #6,299
Serana Rank #6,467

Elspeth is more popular, ranked #6299 vs #6467 for Serana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elspeth ___

  • Elspeth Rose
  • Elspeth Jane
  • Elspeth Claire
  • Elspeth Anne
  • Elspeth May
  • Elspeth Kate

Serana ___

  • Serana Grace
  • Serana Rose
  • Serana Dawn
  • Serana Marie
  • Serana Belle
  • Serana Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elspeth

Hamish Catriona Fiona Alistair Morag

If you choose Serana

Serena Seraphina Selene Atticus Oberon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elspeth or Serana more popular?

Elspeth is more popular, ranked #6299 compared to Serana at #6467 in the United States.

What do Elspeth and Serana mean?

Elspeth means "pledged to God, God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Serana means "serene, calm, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Elspeth and Serana boy or girl names?

Elspeth is primarily a girl name. Serana is primarily a girl name.

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