Ellis vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Ellis Rank #273

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Nicholas mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.