Ellis vs Ryder

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 #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ryder mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Ryder boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.