Ellis vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #273

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Robert mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Ellis and Robert boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.