Cole 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

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Popularity Comparison

Cole Rank #162
Ellis Rank #273

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #273 for Ellis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cole ___

  • Cole James
  • Cole Alexander
  • Cole Thomas
  • Cole Henry
  • Cole Robert
  • Cole Bennett

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 Cole

Lily Grace Jack Owen Ella

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cole or Ellis more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Cole and Ellis mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Cole and Ellis boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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