Ellis vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Ellis Rank #273

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Blake mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Ellis and Blake boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.