Ellis vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Ellis Rank #273

Karson Rank #398

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Ellis or Karson more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Karson mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Ellis and Karson boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.