Names like Ellis
If Ellis is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Welsh classics to names with a similar sound. Ellis has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Bowen, Idris, Maddox and Rhys.
24 boy names like Ellis
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- Bowen#266Son of Owen; or young Owen.Also WelshSimilar popularity curve
- Idris#694Idris has a few meanings.Same “-is” ending2 syllables
- Maddox#210Maddox means "son of Madoc." Madoc itself is a Welsh name that means "fortunate."Also WelshSimilar popularity curve
- Rhys#412Rhys means "ardor" or "fiery." It can also mean "enthusiasm".Also WelshSimilar popularity curve
- Griffin#222Griffin refers to a mythical creature that is part eagle and part lion.Also Welsh2 syllables
- Jones#811Means "son of John"Also Welsh2 syllables
- Adonis#241The name Adonis comes from Greek mythology and refers to a god of great beauty.Same “-is” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Lewis#433Famous warrior or fighter.Same “-is” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Louis#249Famous warrior; famous battleSame “-is” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Elian#147Elian can mean "My God" in Hebrew or "light" in Welsh.Similar popularity curve
- Dallas#238The name Dallas comes from a Scottish surname, meaning "from the meadow dwelling" or…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Otis#652Means "wealthy" or "fortunate".Same “-is” ending2 syllables
- Ares#290Ares means "ruin" or "battle".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Owen#31Owen likely means "well-born" or "noble."Also Welsh2 syllables
- Cyrus#268This name means 'sun' or 'throne'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Francis#420From France, or Frenchman.Same “-is” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Memphis#640Memphis was an ancient city in Egypt, and its name means "Established and Beautiful."Same “-is” ending2 syllables
- Hayes#162Hayes is an English surname meaning "hedged area" or "brushwood."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Arthur#87This name likely comes from an old Welsh word meaning "bear man" or "noble strength."…2 syllables
- Kyrie#244Kyrie means "Lord." It's often used in Christian prayers and hymns.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Milan#242Milan means "gracious" or "dear".Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Harvey#251Battle worthy; strong in battle.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Warren#240Warren means someone who lives by a park or animal enclosure.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Bodhi#265Bodhi means "awakening" or "enlightenment." It refers to a deep understanding of the…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
Girl names like Ellis
Ellis is also used for girls.
- Gwen#725Gwen means "white," "fair," or "blessed."Also WelshSimilar popularity curve
- Mavis#561Mavis means 'song thrush,' which is a type of bird known for its beautiful singing.Same “-is” endingRising, like Ellis
- Gwendolyn#360It means "white ring" or "blessed ring."Also WelshSimilar popularity curve
- Dylan#808This name means "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean." It suggests a connection to…Also Welsh2 syllables
- Winnie#475Winnie is often a short form of Winifred, meaning "blessed peacemaking." It can also be…Rising, like Ellis2 syllables
- Emmie#695Emmie is often a nickname for names starting with "Em," like Emily or Emma.Rising, like Ellis2 syllables
- EmrynEmryn's meaning is somewhat debated, but it's often associated with "immortal" or…Also Welsh2 syllables
- Jenesis#816A modern invented name based on "Genesis," meaning "birth" or "origin."Same “-is” endingRising, like Ellis
- Amaris#754This name means 'belonging to the morning' or 'morning star'.Same “-is” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Dallas#687This name comes from an Irish surname.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Estelle#573The name Estelle means 'star'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Ensley#845Ensley is a place name, likely meaning "one's own meadow" or "clearing."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Ellis?
- Names with a similar style to Ellis include Bowen, Idris, Maddox, Rhys, Griffin and Jones.
- How are these names matched to Ellis?
- Each name is compared with Ellis on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Ellis has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Welsh names are like Ellis?
- Bowen, Maddox, Rhys, Griffin and Jones share Ellis's Welsh roots.