Ennis vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Ennis Rank #6,096

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #6096 for Ennis.

Is Ennis or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Ennis at #6096 in the United States.

What do Ennis and Ellis mean?

Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Ennis and Ellis boy or girl names?

Ennis is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.