Ellis vs Lea

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

✓ All Clear
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Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Lea Rank #834

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #834 for Lea.

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

Lea ___

  • Lea Marie
  • Lea Sophie
  • Lea Grace
  • Lea Victoria
  • Lea Claire
  • Lea Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Lea

Mia Ines Chloe Sophie Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Lea more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Lea mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Ellis and Lea boy or girl names?

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

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