Calder vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Calder Rank #2,005

Ellison Rank #2,058

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Calder or Ellison more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Calder and Ellison mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Calder and Ellison boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.