Ellison vs Kior

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellison Rank #1,069
Kior Rank #2,243

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 vs #2243 for Kior.

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

Kior ___

  • Kior James
  • Kior Lee
  • Kior Blake
  • Kior Reid
  • Kior Cole
  • Kior Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellison or Kior more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Kior mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Ellison and Kior boy or girl names?

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

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