Ellis vs Zaylee

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
Zaylee Rank #796

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #796 for Zaylee.

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

Zaylee ___

  • Zaylee Grace
  • Zaylee Mae
  • Zaylee Rose
  • Zaylee Ann
  • Zaylee Dawn
  • Zaylee Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Zaylee

Kaylee Braylee Paisley Brantley Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Zaylee more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Zaylee at #796 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Zaylee mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Zaylee means "invented name; possibly related to 'life'" (American origin).

Are Ellis and Zaylee boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Zaylee is primarily a girl name.

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