George vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Ellis Rank #273

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #273 for Ellis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Ellis more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do George and Ellis mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are George and Ellis boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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