Elis vs Zayin

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elis Rank #6,117
Zayin Rank #5,984

Zayin is more popular, ranked #5984 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

Zayin ___

  • Zayin Eli
  • Zayin Aaron
  • Zayin Solomon
  • Zayin David
  • Zayin Noah
  • Zayin Levi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elis

Seren Rhys Carys Owen Finn

If you choose Zayin

Aleph Miriam Zoe Ezra Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elis or Zayin more popular?

Zayin is more popular, ranked #5984 compared to Elis at #6117 in the United States.

What do Elis and Zayin mean?

Elis means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Zayin means "weapon, sword" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elis and Zayin boy or girl names?

Elis is primarily a boy name. Zayin is primarily a boy name.

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