Ellis vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Ellis Rank #273

Hank Rank #425

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Ellis or Hank more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Hank mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellis and Hank boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.