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Erick vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Ellis mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Erick and Ellis boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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