Ellis vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Ao Rank #14,516

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Ao more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ao mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ellis and Ao boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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