Edgar vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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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

Edgar Rank #460
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #460 for Edgar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

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 Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Ellis mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Edgar and Ellis boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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