Baker vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baker Rank #313
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #313 for Baker.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baker ___

  • Baker James
  • Baker Cole
  • Baker Reid
  • Baker Lane
  • Baker Scott

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baker

Fletcher Cooper Mason Sawyer Hadley

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baker or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Baker at #313 in the United States.

What do Baker and Ellis mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Baker and Ellis boy or girl names?

Baker is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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