Ellis vs Jett

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
Jett Rank #161

Jett is more popular, ranked #161 vs #273 for Ellis.

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

Jett ___

  • Jett James
  • Jett Alexander
  • Jett Michael
  • Jett William
  • Jett Thomas
  • Jett Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Jett

Cruz Zara Knox Mila Ace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Jett more popular?

Jett is more popular, ranked #161 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jett mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jett means "black gemstone; jet" (English origin).

Are Ellis and Jett boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jett is primarily a boy name.

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