Ellis vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Ellis Rank #273

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Lydia mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Lydia boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.