Ellis vs Jonah

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American

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Ellis Rank #273

Jonah Rank #126

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Jonah more popular?

Jonah is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jonah mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Jonah boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.