Ellison vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

English British Australian Irish

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Nigel Rank #2,190

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Ellison or Nigel more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Nigel mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Ellison and Nigel boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.