Ellis vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Edwin Rank #383

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Ellis or Edwin more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Edwin mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Edwin boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.