Ellison vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ellison or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Jefferson mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Ellison and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.