Ellison vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Welsh English Medieval European

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Alys Rank #5,224

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Ellison or Alys more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Alys mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Ellison and Alys boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Alys is primarily a girl name.