Hunter vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Hunter Rank #128

Ellis Rank #273

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Hunter or Ellis more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Ellis mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Hunter and Ellis boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.