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Elison

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-ih-sun /ˈɛl.ɪ.sən/Medium

Meaning: A form of the surname Ellison, 'son of Elias' or 'son of Ellis' (from Elijah, 'the Lord is my God'). A surname name in a trimmed single-l spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Elison means 'son of Elias' (said 'EL-ih-sun'). Modern and tidy.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA form of the surname Ellison, 'son of Elias' or 'son of Ellis' (from Elijah, 'the Lord is my God'). A surname name in a trimmed single-l spelling.
U.S. rank (2025)#9989 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elison is a variant of Ellison, 'son of Elias/Ellis,' rooted in Elijah, 'the Lord is my God.' A tidy surname name — rare in the U.S. (said 'EL-ih-sun').

It appears rarely in the U.S., next to Ellison. Rare, surname-style, and tidy.

Did you know? Elison is a form of the surname Ellison, 'son of Elias' or 'son of Ellis' — tracing back to Elijah, 'the Lord is my God' — in a trimmed single-l spelling (said 'EL-ih-sun').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Elison — Ellison variant; 'son of Elias'

Variations

EllisonElysonElison

Nicknames

EliSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elison mean?

Elison is a form of Ellison, 'son of Elias' or 'son of Ellis,' rooted in Elijah.

How do you pronounce Elison?

It's said EL-ih-sun /ˈɛl.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elison a boy or girl name?

Elison is a boy's name.

How popular is Elison?

Elison is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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