Wilder vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Wilder Rank #391

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Ellis mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Wilder and Ellis boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.