Ellis vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Ellis Rank #273

Rhys Rank #354

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Ellis or Rhys more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Rhys mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Ellis and Rhys boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.