Celia vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

Playground Safety Score

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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

Celia Rank #734
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #734 for Celia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

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 Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celia or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Celia at #734 in the United States.

What do Celia and Ellis mean?

Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Celia and Ellis boy or girl names?

Celia is primarily a girl name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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