Ellis vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Edward mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Edward boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.