Ellis vs Colt

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 #276 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"frisky, energetic youth"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Colt Rank #276

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #276 for Colt.

Is Ellis or Colt more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Colt mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Colt boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Colt is primarily a boy name.