Ellis vs Archer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Archer Rank #115

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Archer more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Archer mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Archer boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Archer is primarily a boy name.