Ryder vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryder

Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

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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Ryder Rank #134

Ellis Rank #273

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ryder or Ellis more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ryder and Ellis mean?

Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Ryder and Ellis boy or girl names?

Ryder is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.