Ellery vs Susan

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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Susan

Girl #1,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
213
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sue, Susie, Suze

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Susan Rank #1,137

Susan is more popular, ranked #1137 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

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Susan more popular?

Susan is more popular, ranked #1137 compared to Ellery at #1328 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Susan mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellery and Susan boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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