Ellie vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ellie Rank #21

Ellis Rank #697

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #697 for Ellis.

Is Ellie or Ellis more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ellis at #697 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Ellis mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Ellis means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Ellie and Ellis boy or girl names?

Ellie is primarily a girl name. Ellis is primarily a girl name.