Ellis vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Ellis Rank #273

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Eli mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Eli boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.