Ellis vs Nehemiah

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

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Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#427
Total SSA Count
739
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neh, Miah, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Nehemiah Rank #427

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

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

Nehemiah ___

  • Nehemiah James
  • Nehemiah Isaiah
  • Nehemiah Elijah
  • Nehemiah John
  • Nehemiah David
  • Nehemiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Nehemiah

Ezekiel Isaiah Elijah Miriam Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Nehemiah more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Nehemiah mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.

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