Zander vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Zander Rank #379

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Ellis mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Zander and Ellis boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.