Ellis vs Legend

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 #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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Ellis Rank #273

Legend Rank #157

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Legend more popular?

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Legend mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Ellis and Legend boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.