Frank vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Frank Rank #469

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Frank or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Frank and Ellis mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Frank and Ellis boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.