Ellis vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Ellis Rank #273

Stephen Rank #378

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Ellis or Stephen more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Stephen mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Stephen boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.