Eric vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Eric Rank #252

Ellis Rank #273

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Eric or Ellis more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Eric and Ellis mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Eric and Ellis boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.