Ellen

Pronunciation: [ EHL-uhn ]

Boy Name #19,801 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ellen is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Ellen often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,801
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ell Ely Ellie

Also a Girl Name

Ellen is also used as a girl name, ranked #1032.

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Elizabeth Ella Ellen Elsie Eliza Eleanor Elva Elnora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellen

Is Ellen a boy or girl name?

Ellen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19801. As a girl name, it is ranked #1032. Ellen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ellen?

Ellen is pronounced EHL-uhn.

How popular is the name Ellen?

Ellen is currently ranked #19801 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ellen?

Common nicknames for Ellen include Ell, Ely, and Ellie.

Is Ellen a common or rare name?

Ellen is an uncommon name, ranked #19801 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ellen

Ellen is a boy name .

Is Ellen a boy or girl name? Ellen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,801 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,032. Ellen is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ellen is currently ranked #19,801 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ellen include Ell, Ely, and Ellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.