Ellison vs Irvin

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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Irvin

Boy #2,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green/fresh river"

Origin: Brittonic/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,081
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Erv

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Popularity Comparison

Ellison Rank #1,069
Irvin Rank #2,081

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 vs #2081 for Irvin.

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

Irvin ___

  • Irvin James
  • Irvin Lee
  • Irvin Dale
  • Irvin Wayne
  • Irvin Ray
  • Irvin Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

If you choose Irvin

Eugene Harold Gloria Mildred Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellison or Irvin more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 compared to Irvin at #2081 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Irvin mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin). Irvin means "green/fresh river" (Brittonic/Celtic origin).

Are Ellison and Irvin boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a girl name. Irvin is primarily a boy name.

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