What origin is the name Ellwood?

Ellwood comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ellwood a popular name?

Ellwood is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Ellwood?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Ellwood — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Ellwood

Q: Is Ellwood a rare name?

Yes. Ellwood does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ellwood

Ellwood

Boy

english

2 syllables

Ellwood is an english boy's name meaning "A masculine English name meaning from the old forest, indicating a connection to ancient wooded lands.".

Parents who choose Ellwood pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "A masculine English name meaning from the old forest, indicating a connection to ancient wooded lands.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A masculine English name meaning from the old forest, indicating a connection to ancient wooded lands.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ellwood

Very rare in US records

What does Ellwood mean?

Ellwood is a boy name of english origin meaning "A masculine English name meaning from the old forest, indicating a connection to ancient wooded lands.".