Ellison vs Sheldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ellison or Sheldon more popular?

Sheldon is more popular, ranked #1966 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Sheldon mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ellison and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.