| Meaning | son of Ellis |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ellison |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | El-li-son |
About Ellison
Strong and sophisticated, Ellison commands attention with its substantial sound and literary associations. This name breaks traditional gender boundaries while maintaining elegance and grace, making it perfect for forward-thinking families. Ellison has a surname-as-first-name quality that's both contemporary and timeless, suggesting someone destined for achievement and recognition. The name carries an intellectual weight—you can easily imagine an Ellison publishing novels, arguing cases, leading companies, or making scientific discoveries. There's confidence built into every syllable, a sense that its bearer won't be easily overlooked or underestimated. The three syllables give Ellison gravitas and presence, while the softer middle sounds prevent it from feeling harsh or overly masculine. For parents wanting their daughter to have a name that opens doors and commands respect, Ellison delivers.
Names Similar to Ellison
| Elliston |
| Ellisyn |
| Allison |
| Alison |
| Ellie |
| Eleanor |
| Eliana |
| Elisa |
| Elizabeth |
| Elena |
| Elise |
| Eliza |
Nicknames for Ellison
| Ellie |
| Elli |
| Sonny |
| Elle |
Famous People Named Ellison
| Ellison Barber | American journalist and news anchor |
| Ellison Bennett | American singer-songwriter |
| Ellison Blackburn | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Ellison Capers | American author and bishop |
| Ellison S. Onizuka | American astronaut and engineer |
| Ellison Miles | British actress |
| Ellison Smith | American painter |
| Ellison M. "Tarzan" Brown | Native American marathon runner |
| Ellison Hatfield | Matriarch of the Hatfield family |
| Ellison Durant Smith | American politician and senator |
| Ellison D. Smith | American politician and senator |
| Ellison Shoji Onizuka | American astronaut |
| Ellison S. "Jack" Onizuka | American astronaut |
| Ellison "Tic" Smith | American football player |
| Ellison Howard "Cotton" Warburton | American businessman |
| Ellison Poulleyn | 17th-century English dramatist |
| Ellison Orr | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Ellison Kopp | Canadian politician |
| Ellison Norman Harvie | Canadian politician |
| Ellison Brooks | American politician |
Characters Named Ellison
| Ellison Grace | Character from a fantasy novel series |
| Ellison Evans | Spy protagonist in a thriller series |
| Ellison Woods | Adventurous archaeologist in a mystery series |
| Ellison Stone | Detective in a crime fiction series |
| Ellison Hart | Romantic lead in a contemporary novel |
| Ellison Rivers | Heroine of a sci-fi adventure |
| Ellison Bennett | Main character in a drama fiction |
| Ellison Reed | Witch protagonist in a fantasy series |
| Ellison Carter | Strong-willed character in a historical novel |
| Ellison Donovan | Time-traveling protagonist in a sci-fi book |
| Ellison Moore | Journalist in a mystery series |
| Ellison Turner | High-school detective in a YA fiction |
| Ellison Scott | Secret agent character in a spy novel |
| Ellison Morgan | Paranormal investigator in a horror series |
| Ellison Williams | Musician character in a romance novel |
| Ellison Adams | Inspirational figure in a drama fiction |
| Ellison Porter | Businesswoman protagonist in a contemporary novel |
| Ellison Richardson | Adventurous character in a fantasy series |
| Ellison Harris | Strong-willed lead in a thriller series |
| Ellison Foster | Detective in a crime fiction series |