Ellis vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #273

Erick Rank #333

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Ellis or Erick more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Erick mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ellis and Erick boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.