Ellery vs Evalyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evalyn

Girl #1,354 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wished for child, desired"

Origin: Norman French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,354
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Evie, Eva, Ev

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Evalyn Rank #1,354

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #1354 for Evalyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

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

Evalyn ___

  • Evalyn Rose
  • Evalyn Grace
  • Evalyn Claire
  • Evalyn Mae
  • Evalyn Jane
  • Evalyn Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Evalyn

Theodore Adelaide Jasper Cecily Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Evalyn more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Evalyn at #1354 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Evalyn mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Evalyn means "wished for child, desired" (Norman French/Germanic origin).

Are Ellery and Evalyn boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Evalyn is primarily a girl name.

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