Elis vs Ennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elis

Boy #6,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,117
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,096
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En

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Popularity Comparison

Elis Rank #6,117
Ennis Rank #6,096

Ennis is more popular, ranked #6096 vs #6117 for Elis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elis ___

  • Elis James
  • Elis Thomas
  • Elis John
  • Elis Owen
  • Elis Morgan
  • Elis David

Ennis ___

  • Ennis James
  • Ennis Patrick
  • Ennis Michael
  • Ennis Thomas
  • Ennis Conor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elis

Seren Rhys Carys Owen Finn

If you choose Ennis

Declan Finn Cormac Siobhan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elis or Ennis more popular?

Ennis is more popular, ranked #6096 compared to Elis at #6117 in the United States.

What do Elis and Ennis mean?

Elis means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Elis and Ennis boy or girl names?

Elis is primarily a boy name. Ennis is primarily a boy name.

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