Ellison vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Girl #1,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ellis, descendant of Elias"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,069
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ellis, Elle

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Ellison Rank #1,069
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1069 for Ellison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellison ___

  • Ellison Mae
  • Ellison Grace
  • Ellison Jane
  • Ellison Rose
  • Ellison Kate
  • Ellison Claire

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellison or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ellison at #1069 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Emma mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellison and Emma boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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