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The baby name Elle is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɛl/ (EL).

Elle is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /ɛl/ (EL)

What is the meaning of the name Elle ?

The baby name Elle is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɛl/ (EL).

Elle is French in Origin.

Elle is a French-derived given name meaning “she,” also a sleek diminutive of Eleanor and Ellen and of -elle names like Gabrielle, Noelle, and Michelle. Through these roots it can carry meanings such as “light” (via Greek Helen, through Ellen), “pledged to God” (Elizabeth or Elisabeth), “God is my strength” (Gabrielle), “God is my judge” (Danielle), or “Christmas” (Noelle).

As an independent name, Elle appears sporadically in France but surged in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century, its rise aided by the fashion magazine Elle (founded 1945) and figures like supermodel Elle Macpherson and actress Elle Fanning. Related forms and nicknames include Ella, Ellie, Elly, and Elli; it frequently serves as a concise short form for Eleanor, Elizabeth, Gabrielle, Michelle, and Noelle today.

Elle has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Elle

Elle Fanning Actor · Born 1998 · United States Elle Fanning is an American actor best known for her roles in films like 'Maleficent', where she played Princess Aurora, and 'The Neon Demon'. She began her career as a child actor and has since become a prominent figure in Hollywood, showcasing her talent in both independent and mainstream films. Elle Macpherson Actor · Born 1964 · Australia Elle Macpherson is an Australian model and media personality best known for her record five cover appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, which helped earn her the nickname "The Body." She later expanded into business, television, and acting, with film appearances including The Mirror Has Two Faces and Batman & Robin. Elle King Actor · Born 1989 · United States Elle King is an American singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her hit song 'Ex's & Oh's'. Born in 1989, she has also released popular tracks like 'America's Sweetheart' and 'Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)'. Her unique blend of rock, soul, and country influences has earned her a dedicated fanbase.

Celebrity babies named Elle

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Elle King Rob Schneider film director ★★★★★

Elle – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
PH 0 #80 17 5,607
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
LT 0 #88 1 949
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
BN Girls 0 #93 14 5,459
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
GE Girls 0 #95 10 1,564
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
EE Girls 0 #111 28 1,888
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
Norway Girls 2025 #117 10 453
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
Sweden Girls 2022 #147 33 1,568
MT Girls 0 #149 5 3,773
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
Belgium Girls 2024 #153 33 424
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
LT Girls 0 #198 3 1,904
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
MO Girls 0 #241 11 7,056
GR Girls 0 #244 6 6,293
Finland Girls 2026 #246 1,449 3,895
Canada Girls 2024 #249 37 2,795
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
PH Girls 0 #256 136 13,098
TW Girls 0 #261 16 8,139
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #274 9 11,010
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
QA Girls 0 #285 32 15,378
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
MY 0 #302 29 12,352
KZ Girls 0 #306 15 5,862
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
CN Girls 0 #307 43 8,829
DK Girls 0 #323 7 7,429
Finland Girls 0 #329 63 1,368
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
CZ Girls 0 #332 10 5,378
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #339 13 8,539
HK 0 #350 8 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Girls 2018 #398 5 3,265
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
United States Girls 2024 #401 642 8,487
PH Boys 0 #401 8 11,440
Austria Girls 0 #406 15 1,885
Germany 0 #425 13 2,542
ZA 0 #430 18 14,421
RU Girls 0 #437 62 11,913
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
SG Girls 0 #477 110 18,916
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
KW Girls 0 #493 23 19,177
AE Girls 0 #504 50 20,968
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PS Girls 0 #511 13 10,981
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
CR Girls 0 #518 15 11,342
HK Girls 0 #519 97 16,104
IR Girls 0 #519 12 8,334
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
BH 0 #532 22 17,937
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
CM Boys 0 #537 14 12,054
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
IL Girls 0 #598 20 11,648
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
LB 0 #647 12 13,263
IN Girls 0 #649 6 13,121
IT 0 #658 57 4,183
NL Girls 0 #678 285 5,933
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SY 0 #714 15 11,684
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
NG Girls 0 #747 40 15,093
MY Girls 0 #749 251 24,821
Germany Girls 0 #766 73 4,949
TN 0 #790 40 13,765
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
SA Girls 0 #825 111 25,931
CL Girls 0 #841 11 14,098
MA 0 #849 284 20,986
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
NL Boys 0 #935 17 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #936 17 5,697
EG Girls 0 #938 22 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #950 34 5,561
ZA Girls 0 #973 169 25,928
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,025 9 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,057 22 16,140
DZ 0 #1,060 117 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,072 384 9,415
MY Boys 0 #1,091 21 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,157 22 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,163 21 17,781
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,341 131 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,603 12 28,008

Elle is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Norway
Ireland
Flanders, Belgium

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People also ask about Elle

Elle is predominantly a girl's name.
Elle is a one syllable name, pronounced /ɛl/ (EL).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ella, Ellie, Elly, Elli, Ellen and Eleanor.
Across languages, Elle has these equivalents: Ella (English/Scandinavian), Elli (German/Scandinavian), Ellen (English/Dutch), Eleanor (English), Elizabeth (English).
Yes, very popular — Elle ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Elle ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Elle's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Elle are in our database, including Elle Fanning (Actor), Elle Macpherson (Actor), Elle King (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Elle for their child, including Rob Schneider.