Jared vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Jared Rank #394

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Ellis mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Jared and Ellis boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.