Ellis vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ellis Rank #273

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Rafael mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Rafael boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.