Ellis vs Xander

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
Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 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

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Xander mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ellis and Xander boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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