Ellis vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #273

Frederick Rank #424

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Ellis or Frederick more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Frederick mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellis and Frederick boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.