Ellen - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Ellen \e(l)-len\ is pronounced EL-en. It is of English origin. Variant of Helen.

Ellen has 6 variant forms: Elin, Elleen, Ellena, Ellene, Ellyn and Elynn.

For more information, see also related names Ella, Suellen and Eleanor.

Baby names that sound like Ellen are Eleen, Ellin and Elen.

Ellen is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Ellen. Compare Ellen with related baby names.