Arthur vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Arthur Rank #105

Ellis Rank #273

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Arthur or Ellis more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Ellis mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Arthur and Ellis boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.