Ellen vs Elliston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #8,183 Most Popular

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Elliston Rank #8,183

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #8183 for Elliston.

Is Ellen or Elliston more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Elliston at #8183 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Elliston mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ellen and Elliston boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Elliston is primarily a boy name.