Ellis vs Jessica

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Jessica Rank #574

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #574 for Jessica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

Jessica ___

  • Jessica Marie
  • Jessica Lynn
  • Jessica Anne
  • Jessica Nicole
  • Jessica Elizabeth
  • Jessica Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Jessica

Jennifer Ashley Michael Christopher Stephanie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Jessica more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Jessica at #574 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jessica mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Jessica boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jessica is primarily a girl name.

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