Ellery vs Light

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Ellery Rank #5,575

Light Rank #5,561

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Ellery or Light more popular?

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Light mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin).

Are Ellery and Light boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Light is primarily a boy name.