Ellison vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Lex Rank #2,214

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Ellison or Lex more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Lex mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Ellison and Lex boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.