Ellis vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Maxwell mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Ellis and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.