Light vs Ellery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Light Rank #5,561

Ellery Rank #5,575

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Light or Ellery more popular?

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Light and Ellery mean?

Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Light and Ellery boy or girl names?

Light is primarily a boy name. Ellery is primarily a boy name.