Ellis vs Simon

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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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si, Sim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 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

Simon ___

  • Simon James
  • Simon Thomas
  • Simon George
  • Simon Peter
  • Simon Alexander
  • Simon Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Simon

James Oliver Sebastian Helena Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Simon mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Simon boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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