Ellis vs Noah

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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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Noah mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Noah boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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