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Ellery

Pronunciation: [ EHL-er-ee ]

Boy Name #5,575 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ellery is a boy name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHL-er-ee.

Parents who love the name Ellery often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#5,575
Total SSA Count
17

Nicknames

Ell Ely Ellie Elleie

Also a Girl Name

Ellery is also used as a girl name, ranked #1328.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellery

Is Ellery a boy or girl name?
Ellery is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5575. As a girl name, it is ranked #1328. Ellery is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ellery?
Ellery is pronounced EHL-er-ee.
How popular is the name Ellery?
Ellery is currently ranked #5575 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Ellery?
Common nicknames for Ellery include Ell, Ely, Ellie, and Elleie.
Is Ellery a common or rare name?
Ellery is an uncommon name, ranked #5575 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ellery

Ellery is a boy name .

Is Ellery a boy or girl name? Ellery is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,575 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,328. Ellery is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ellery is currently ranked #5,575 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ellery include Ell, Ely, Ellie, and Elleie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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