Ellis vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Ellis Rank #273

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jonathan mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Ellis and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.