Ellis

Meaning of Ellis

Ellis means "benevolent" or "kind". It is derived from the Welsh form of Elijah.

Ellis has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ellis

Ellis is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #243 in 2025 from #787 in 2000.

Ellis as a girl's name

Ellis is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #682 in the US. Ellis is a Welsh name that originally meant "benevolent". It can also mean "kind."

Notable people named Ellis

• Ellis Marsalis
  Jazz pianist and educator
• Ellis Genge
  English rugby player
• Ellis Larkins
  American jazz pianist
• Ellis Peters
  British author
• Havelock Ellis
  British physician, social reformer

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Questions about the name Ellis

What does the name Ellis mean?

Ellis means ellis means "benevolent" or "kind". it is derived from the welsh form of elijah, and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Ellis a boy's or a girl's name?

Ellis is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Ellis?

In 2025, Ellis ranked #243 for boys, up from #273 the year before and #682 for girls, up from #695 the year before.

When was Ellis most popular?

Ellis peaked at #243 in 2025.