Ellis vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ellis Rank #273

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Nicolas mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.