Ellis vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Hunter mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Hunter boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.