Ellis vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Ellis Rank #273

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Derek mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellis and Derek boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.