Ellis vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Ellis Rank #273

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Marcus mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Ellis and Marcus boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.