Ellis

What does the baby name Ellis mean? Learn about what Ellis means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Ellis - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Ellis: E-L-L-I-S, is a 5-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Ellis: EL-is; EL iss
Meaning of Ellis: The lord is my god, yahweh is my god, my god is the lord.
Origin of Ellis: The name 'Ellis' has origins in multiple cultures and languages. It is derived from the Greek name 'Elias', which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name 'Elijah'. In Hebrew, 'Elijah' means 'Yahweh is my God'. The name 'Ellis' has also been used as a surname in various European countries.; American Names; Celebrity Names; English Names; Hebrew Names; Place Names; Science Names; Surname Names; Welsh Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Ellis: Eli; Elia; Eliah; Elias; Elihu; Elijah; Eliot; Eliyahu; Elliot; Ellison; Ellson; Elyot; Elyson; Ilias
Popularity of Ellis: The popularity of the name 'Ellis' has varied over time and across different regions. In the United States, the name experienced a surge in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It remained relatively popular until the mid-20th century when its usage declined. In recent years, however, the name has seen a resurgence in popularity.; Ellis currently has 160 likes, and is in the top 3% of liked boy's names. The name Jessie is slightly more popular than Ellis.

Etymology of Ellis

The name 'Ellis' is derived from the Greek name 'Elias', which in turn comes from the Hebrew name 'Elijah'. 'Elijah' is composed of the elements 'El', meaning 'God', and 'Yah', a shortened form of 'Yahweh', the Hebrew name for God. Therefore, 'Ellis' can be interpreted as 'Yahweh is my God'.

Cultural Significance of Ellis

The name 'Ellis' does not hold significant cultural or religious connotations in any specific culture. However, as a variant of the name 'Elijah', it may carry associations with the biblical prophet Elijah and the qualities attributed to him, such as righteousness, devotion, and strength.