Ellison vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellison Rank #1,069
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellison or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ellison at #1069 in the United States.

What do Ellison and James mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellison and James boy or girl names?

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

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