Ellis vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #273

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Richard mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellis and Richard boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.