Ellis vs Royal

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 #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

American English African-American

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Ellis Rank #273

Royal Rank #428

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #428 for Royal.

Is Ellis or Royal more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Royal at #428 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Royal mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Ellis and Royal boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.