Ellis vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Ellis Rank #273

Ferry Rank #32,658

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ellis or Ferry more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ferry mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Ellis and Ferry boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.