Ellison vs Sylvester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Ellison Rank #2,058

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Ellison or Sylvester more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Sylvester mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Ellison and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.