Ellis vs Eh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear"

Origin: Karen (S'gaw)

Karen Myanmar Thai Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Ellis Rank #273

Eh Rank #6,264

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #6264 for Eh.

Is Ellis or Eh more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Eh at #6264 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Eh mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Eh means "bright, clear" (Karen (S'gaw) origin).

Are Ellis and Eh boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Eh is primarily a boy name.