Boy Name
Ellsworth
Ellsworth is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Ellsworth is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Ellsworth often also consider Elsworth.
Ellsworth meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ellsworth has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ellsworth as E·L·L·S·W·O·R·T·H, with 9 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ellsworth is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ellsworth variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ellswortha, Ellsworthe, Ellsworthy, Ellswort.
- Nicknames: Ellsw and E.
- Middle names: Pair Ellsworth with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ellsworth middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Elsworth, Elizabeth, Elisabeth, Eliezer, Eleazar — full picks on the sibling names for Ellsworth guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ellsworth? Browse our names like Ellsworth guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ellsworth
What does the name Ellsworth mean?
Ellsworth has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ellsworth?
The exact origin of Ellsworth is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ellsworth?
Ellsworth has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ellsworth a boy's or girl's name?
Ellsworth is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ellsworth in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ellsworth sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ellsworth?
Names that share Ellsworth's sound and style include Elsworth, Elizabeth, Elisabeth, Eliezer, Eleazar.
What middle names pair well with Ellsworth?
Good middle-name fits for Ellsworth pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ellsworth is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ellsworth is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ellsworth?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ellsworth share its rhythm without rhyming — Elsworth, Elizabeth, Elisabeth all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.