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Estes vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Estes Rank #31,754
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #31754 for Estes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estes or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Estes and Ellis mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Estes and Ellis boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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