Ellis vs Estes

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 #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Estes Rank #31,754

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Ellis or Estes more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Estes mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Ellis and Estes boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.