Ellis vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Wells Rank #377

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Ellis or Wells more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Wells mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Wells boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.