Ellison

Meaning of Ellison

Son of Ellis; benevolent

Ellison has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ellison

After ranking as high as #836 in 2021, Ellison has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ellison

• Ellison Barber
  American television news reporter
• Ellison Onizuka
  Astronaut on Challenger mission
• Ellison Edson
  American film actress
• Ellison Glenn
  American politician
• Ellison Brown
  American marathon runner

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Questions about the name Ellison

What does the name Ellison mean?

Ellison means son of ellis; benevolent, and it comes from English origins.

Is Ellison a boy's or a girl's name?

Ellison is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ellison?

Ellison did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ellison most popular?

Ellison peaked at #836 in 2021.