Ellis vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ellis Rank #273

Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ezra mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Ezra boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.