Ellison vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ellison or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Ames mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Ellison and Ames boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.