Geraldine vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geraldine

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Geraldine or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Geraldine and Ellis mean?

Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Geraldine and Ellis boy or girl names?

Geraldine is primarily a girl name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.