Ellis vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ellis Rank #273

Gideon Rank #332

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ellis or Gideon more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Gideon mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.