Calista vs Ellery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Girl #1,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,328
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, El, Elle

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Calista Rank #1,464
Ellery Rank #1,328

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #1464 for Calista.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calista ___

  • Calista Grace
  • Calista Marie
  • Calista Rose
  • Calista Jane
  • Calista Ann

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calista

Thalia Lysander Cassia Orion Cressida

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calista or Ellery more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Calista at #1464 in the United States.

What do Calista and Ellery mean?

Calista means "most beautiful" (Greek origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Calista and Ellery boy or girl names?

Calista is primarily a girl name. Ellery is primarily a girl name.

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