Ellis vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Ellis Rank #273

Maximus Rank #331

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Ellis or Maximus more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Maximus mean?

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

Are Ellis and Maximus boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.