Ellis vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Ellis Rank #273

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Max mean?

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

Are Ellis and Max boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.