Ames vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ames Rank #2,018
Ellison Rank #1,069

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 vs #2018 for Ames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

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 Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Ellison mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin).

Are Ames and Ellison boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a girl name.

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