Ellis vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Ellis Rank #273

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Leon mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Leon boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.