Ellis vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Ellis Rank #273

Hector Rank #381

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Ellis or Hector more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Hector mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Hector boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.