Ellery vs Nels

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 #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Ellery Rank #5,575

Nels Rank #5,445

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Ellery or Nels more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Nels mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Ellery and Nels boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.