Ellis vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Benson Rank #436

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Ellis or Benson more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Benson mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Ellis and Benson boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.