Ellis vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Ellis Rank #273

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Paul mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Ellis and Paul boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.