Ellis vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

King Rank #343

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #343 for King.

Is Ellis or King more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Ellis and King mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and King boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.