Nicholas vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ellis Rank #273

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Nicholas or Ellis more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Ellis mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Nicholas and Ellis boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.