Eli vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Eli Rank #92

Ellis Rank #273

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Eli or Ellis more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Eli and Ellis mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Eli and Ellis boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.