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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Benevolent, kind (Welsh); alt. English form of Elias/Elijah
- Origin
- Welsh and English (dual-origin surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- EL-is
Ellis works as a name for any gender and has real vintage character, with roots as a dual-origin surname in both Wales and England. In Welsh, Ellis means 'benevolent' or 'kind,' and it also functions as an English form of Elias or Elijah. It's pronounced EL-is, stressed on the first syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Ellis
Meaning: Benevolent, kind (Welsh); alt. English form of Elias/Elijah.
Origin: Welsh and English (dual-origin surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ellis
EL-isIPA /ˈɛlɪs/
Popularity of Ellis
Ellis peaked in 1899 at #155, when 98 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had settled at #273, with 1,250 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Ellis mean?
Benevolent, kind (Welsh); alt. English form of Elias/Elijah. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ellis?
Ellis is pronounced EL-is (IPA: /ˈɛlɪs/).
Is Ellis a popular name right now?
Ellis peaked at #155 in 1899 and is ranked #273 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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