Blair vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Blair Rank #2,167

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2167 for Blair.

Is Blair or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Blair at #2167 in the United States.

What do Blair and Ellison mean?

Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Blair and Ellison boy or girl names?

Blair is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.