Ellis vs Elijah

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 #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Ellis Rank #273

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Elijah mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Elijah boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.