Briggs vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Briggs Rank #327

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Briggs or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Ellis mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Briggs and Ellis boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.