Whit vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whit

Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Whit Rank #2,108

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Whit or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Whit and Ellison mean?

Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Whit and Ellison boy or girl names?

Whit is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.