Nels vs Ellery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nels

Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Nels Rank #5,445

Ellery Rank #5,575

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Nels or Ellery more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Nels and Ellery mean?

Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Nels and Ellery boy or girl names?

Nels is primarily a boy name. Ellery is primarily a boy name.