Gender Neutral
Ellis
EL-iss
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“English surname meaning 'benevolent,' derived from the Greek name Elias; recently revived as a given name for its crisp, modern sound.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #273 in the United States.
Origin
HebrewOld English
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Eli
Style
ModernMinimalElegant
Famous Bearers
- Ellis Island
- Perry Ellis
- Ellis Carver from The Wire
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across multiple English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
English surname meaning 'benevolent,' derived from the Greek name Elias; recently revived as a given name for its crisp, modern sound.
Ellis is currently ranked #273 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Ellis include Eli.
Names that pair beautifully with Ellis include Rowan, Claude, Finn.