Ellison vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ellison or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Anderson mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Ellison and Anderson boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.