Ellis vs Malachi

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 #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Ellis Rank #273

Malachi Rank #149

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Malachi more popular?

Malachi is more popular, ranked #149 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Malachi mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Malachi boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.