Ellis vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #273

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Ellis or Geraldine more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Geraldine mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Ellis and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.