Ellery vs Mollie

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
Mollie Rank #1,209

Mollie is more popular, ranked #1209 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

Mollie ___

  • Mollie Rose
  • Mollie Grace
  • Mollie Ann
  • Mollie Jane
  • Mollie Kate
  • Mollie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Mollie

Charlie Finn Archie Nell Polly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Mollie more popular?

Mollie is more popular, ranked #1209 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Mollie mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Mollie means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellery and Mollie boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Mollie is primarily a girl name.

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