Nelle vs Ursula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelle

Girl #5,088 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,088
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nellie, Nel

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Ursula

Girl #5,225 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little bear, she-bear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Italian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,225
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ulla, Ursi, Urs

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Popularity Comparison

Nelle Rank #5,088
Ursula Rank #5,225

Nelle is more popular, ranked #5088 vs #5225 for Ursula.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nelle ___

  • Nelle Rose
  • Nelle Grace
  • Nelle Marie
  • Nelle Jean
  • Nelle Claire
  • Nelle Anne

Ursula ___

  • Ursula Marie
  • Ursula Claire
  • Ursula Louise
  • Ursula Anne
  • Ursula Helena
  • Ursula Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nelle

Beau Finn Willa Hazel Jack

If you choose Ursula

Hildegard Beatrice Ingrid Rolf Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelle or Ursula more popular?

Nelle is more popular, ranked #5088 compared to Ursula at #5225 in the United States.

What do Nelle and Ursula mean?

Nelle means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Latin origin). Ursula means "little bear, she-bear" (Latin origin).

Are Nelle and Ursula boy or girl names?

Nelle is primarily a girl name. Ursula is primarily a girl name.

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