Ellis vs Ellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Girl #697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #697

Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #697 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ellis at #697 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ellie mean?

Ellis means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Ellie boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a girl name. Ellie is primarily a girl name.