Danielle 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

Danielle Rank #522
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #522 for Danielle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danielle ___

  • Danielle Marie
  • Danielle Rose
  • Danielle Nicole
  • Danielle Claire
  • Danielle Anne
  • Danielle Grace

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 Danielle

Melissa Stephanie Nicole Michael Christopher

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danielle or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Danielle at #522 in the United States.

What do Danielle and Ellis mean?

Danielle means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Danielle and Ellis boy or girl names?

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

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