Ellis vs Prince

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
Prince Rank #404

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #404 for Prince.

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

Prince ___

  • Prince Alexander
  • Prince James
  • Prince Emmanuel
  • Prince Michael
  • Prince David
  • Prince Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Prince more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Prince mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Ellis and Prince boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.

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