Ellis vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Ellis Rank #273

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and River mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Ellis and River boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.