Ellis vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ellis Rank #273

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Eric mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ellis and Eric boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.