Ellison vs Madalynn

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellison Rank #1,069
Madalynn Rank #1,172

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 vs #1172 for Madalynn.

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

Madalynn ___

  • Madalynn Grace
  • Madalynn Rose
  • Madalynn Claire
  • Madalynn Ann
  • Madalynn Marie
  • Madalynn Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellison

Hudson Parker Harrison Avery Quinn

If you choose Madalynn

Penelope Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellison or Madalynn more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #1069 compared to Madalynn at #1172 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Madalynn mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis, descendant of Elias" (English origin). Madalynn means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ellison and Madalynn boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a girl name. Madalynn is primarily a girl name.

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