Dave vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Ellison Rank #2,058

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Dave or Ellison more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Dave and Ellison mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Dave and Ellison boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.