Else
- Pronunciation
- [Else]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Noble
- Origin
- German
Else Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 514 baby girls have been named Else. The name peaked in 1932 with 14 US births that year (rank #2277).
Top States for Else
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Else births are: New York (13).
Other German-Origin Names Like Else
If you like Else's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
4-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Else's exact length and starting letter: Eada, Eara, Earc, Earh, Earl.
Quick Facts About Else
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Els | Devoted To God | Female | Hebrew |
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Compare Else to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Else against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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