Edwin vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

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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

Edwin Rank #383
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #383 for Edwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

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 Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edwin or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Ellis mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Edwin and Ellis boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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