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Ellie vs Elizabeth

A side-by-side comparison of Ellie and Elizabeth — meaning, origin, pronunciation, popularity, and cultural significance.

how do Ellie and Elizabeth compare?

bright, shining light

Meaning

my God is an oath

EL-ee

Pronunciation

eh-LIZ-ah-beth

girl
Gender
girl
#25
Popularity
#13

A diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth. It has grown from a nickname into a full given name and is currently one of the most popular girls' names in the United States and United Kingdom.

Cultural Note

From the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath. Borne by two English queens including Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II, and countless saints, it is one of the most historically significant names in the Western world.

which is more popular: Ellie or Elizabeth?

Ellie

YearRank
2024#25
2023#26
2022#27
2021#29
2020#32

Elizabeth

YearRank
2024#13
2023#13
2022#14
2021#14
2020#14

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

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