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Ellis vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #273 for Ellis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Mark mean?

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

Are Ellis and Mark boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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