Ellis vs Raiden

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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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Raiden Rank #449

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #449 for Raiden.

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

Raiden ___

  • Raiden James
  • Raiden Cole
  • Raiden Alexander
  • Raiden Michael
  • Raiden Lee
  • Raiden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Raiden

Zane Titan Kai Orion Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Raiden more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Raiden mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are Ellis and Raiden boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.

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