Ellison vs Sylvan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ellison or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Sylvan mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Ellison and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.