Ellis vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Girl #697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #697

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #697 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ellis at #697 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Richard mean?

Ellis means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellis and Richard boy or girl names?

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