Ellis vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Ellis Rank #273

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jason mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Ellis and Jason boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.