Elgin vs Ismay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elgin

Girl #24,033 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little Ireland (historical settlement)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American English

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Girl #23,952 Most Popular

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Elgin Rank #24,033

Ismay Rank #23,952

Ismay is more popular, ranked #23952 vs #24033 for Elgin.

Is Elgin or Ismay more popular?

Ismay is more popular, ranked #23952 compared to Elgin at #24033 in the United States.

What do Elgin and Ismay mean?

Elgin means "little Ireland (historical settlement)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Elgin and Ismay boy or girl names?

Elgin is primarily a girl name. Ismay is primarily a girl name.