Names Starting With E
UnisexWelsh#274 in 2025
Ellis
Ellis is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning “benevolent, kind; my God is Yahweh.” It ranked #274 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
EL-is
meaning & origin
The name Ellis means “benevolent, kind; my God is Yahweh.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
Derived from the Welsh name Elisedd, related to the Hebrew Elias. It also recalls Ellis Island, the iconic U.S. immigration gateway, giving it a sense of heritage and new beginnings.
popularity over time
#3212020
#3082021
#2962022
#2842023
#2742024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #274 |
| 2023 | #284 |
| 2022 | #296 |
| 2021 | #308 |
| 2020 | #321 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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