Ellery vs Moxon

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

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Moxon

Boy #5,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Magg (pet form of Margaret)"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,394
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mox

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Moxon Rank #5,394

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #5394 for Moxon.

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

Moxon ___

  • Moxon James
  • Moxon William
  • Moxon Henry
  • Moxon Arthur
  • Moxon George
  • Moxon Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

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Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Moxon

Harriet Barnaby Cordelia Fletcher Millicent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Moxon more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Moxon at #5394 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Moxon mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Moxon means "son of Magg (pet form of Margaret)" (Middle English origin).

Are Ellery and Moxon boy or girl names?

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

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