Ellis vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Ellis Rank #273

Malcolm Rank #314

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Ellis or Malcolm more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Ellis and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.