Ellis vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Ellis Rank #273

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Avery mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Ellis and Avery boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.