Ellis vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Ellis Rank #273

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Carson mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellis and Carson boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.