Ellery vs Irwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,482
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Win

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Irwin Rank #5,482

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #5482 for Irwin.

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

Irwin ___

  • Irwin James
  • Irwin Thomas
  • Irwin Lee
  • Irwin Alan
  • Irwin Scott
  • Irwin Harold

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Irwin

Gerald Donald Marvin Greta Doris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Irwin more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Irwin mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin).

Are Ellery and Irwin boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Irwin is primarily a boy name.

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