Marlin vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Ellison Rank #2,058

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Marlin or Ellison more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Ellison mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Marlin and Ellison boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.