Ellis vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Ellis Rank #273

Ari Rank #400

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ellis or Ari more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ari mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Ari boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.