Ellis vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Girl #697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ellis Rank #697

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #697 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ellis at #697 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Alex mean?

Ellis means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Alex boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a girl name. Alex is primarily a boy name.