Paul vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Paul Rank #264

Ellis Rank #273

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Paul or Ellis more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ellis mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Paul and Ellis boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.