Ellery vs Harriet

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

Ellery Rank #1,328
Harriet Rank #1,154

Harriet is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1328 for Ellery.

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

Harriet ___

  • Harriet Rose
  • Harriet Jane
  • Harriet Louise
  • Harriet Grace
  • Harriet Violet
  • Harriet Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Harriet

Beatrice Florence Archibald Theodore Millicent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Harriet more popular?

Harriet is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Harriet mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Harriet means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Ellery and Harriet boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Harriet is primarily a girl name.

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