Michael vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Michael Rank #18

Ellis Rank #273

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Michael or Ellis more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Michael and Ellis mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Michael and Ellis boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.