Ellis vs Jesse

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 #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Ellis Rank #273

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jesse mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Jesse boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.