Ellis vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Ellis Rank #273

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Walter mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Ellis and Walter boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.