Eithan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eithan

Boy #227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, firm, enduring"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#227
Total SSA Count
1,593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eith

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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

Eithan Rank #227
Ellis Rank #273

Eithan is more popular, ranked #227 vs #273 for Ellis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eithan ___

  • Eithan James
  • Eithan Michael
  • Eithan David
  • Eithan Noah
  • Eithan Alexander
  • Eithan Samuel

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 Eithan

Noah Caleb Isaiah Naomi Eliana

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eithan or Ellis more popular?

Eithan is more popular, ranked #227 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Eithan and Ellis mean?

Eithan means "strong, firm, enduring" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Eithan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Eithan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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