Ellery vs Earnest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

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Ellery Rank #5,575

Earnest Rank #5,461

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Ellery or Earnest more popular?

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Earnest mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Ellery and Earnest boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.