Ellis vs Kash

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
Kash Rank #293

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #293 for Kash.

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

Kash ___

  • Kash James
  • Kash Lee
  • Kash River
  • Kash Stone
  • Kash Reid
  • Kash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Kash more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Kash at #293 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Kash mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Kash means "hollow (place)" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Kash boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Kash is primarily a boy name.

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