Della 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

Della Rank #579
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #579 for Della.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Ellis mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Della and Ellis boy or girl names?

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

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