Ellis vs Arlis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #5,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Arles (city in France)"

Origin: French/Latin

American English

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Ellis Rank #273

Arlis Rank #5,203

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #5203 for Arlis.

Is Ellis or Arlis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Arlis at #5203 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Arlis mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Arlis means "from Arles (city in France)" (French/Latin origin).

Are Ellis and Arlis boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Arlis is primarily a boy name.