Ellis vs Nash

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 #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ellis Rank #273

Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Nash mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Nash boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.