Ellis vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Edgar Rank #460

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Ellis or Edgar more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Edgar mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Edgar boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.