Agnes vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

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Ellison

Girl #1,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ellis, descendant of Elias"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,069
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ellis, Elle

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Ellison Rank #1,069

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #1069 for Ellison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Ellison ___

  • Ellison Mae
  • Ellison Grace
  • Ellison Jane
  • Ellison Rose
  • Ellison Kate
  • Ellison Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Ellison more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Ellison at #1069 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Ellison mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin).

Are Agnes and Ellison boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Ellison is primarily a girl name.

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