Ellis vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #273 for Ellis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jace mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Jace boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.

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