Ellison vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ellison or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Calder mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellison and Calder boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.