Ellis vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Ellis Rank #273

Jay Rank #397

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Ellis or Jay more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jay mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Ellis and Jay boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.