Ellis vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Ellis Rank #273

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Xander mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Xander boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.