Ellison
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ellison
The given name 'Ellison' means "son of Ellis" or "son of Elijah," derived from the English patronymic suffix "-son" combined with the medieval given name Ellis, itself a form of the Hebrew name Elijah.
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Etymology
The given name 'Ellison' means "son of Ellis" or "son of Elijah," derived from the English patronymic suffix "-son" combined with the medieval given name Ellis, itself a form of the Hebrew name Elijah. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained some historical prominence through figures like the American poet and critic T.S. Eliot (whose surname shares the same root).
Ellison currently ranks #1,067 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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