Ellis vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

American British Australian

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Ellis Rank #273

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Lincoln mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.