Ellis vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #273
Total SSA Count: 1,250
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #828
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273

Edison Rank #828

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Edison more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Edison mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Ellis and Edison boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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