Ellis vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Ellis Rank #273

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and August mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Ellis and August boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.