Ellis vs Connor

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 #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Connor mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellis and Connor boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.