Ellison vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Kior Rank #2,243

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2243 for Kior.

Is Ellison or Kior more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Kior mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Ellison and Kior boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.