Ellis — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Ellis is a unisex name of Welsh origin, meaning "benevolent".

Style & feel. With unisex and welsh on its style card, Ellis sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape — familiar enough that nobody misreads it, distinctive enough that your child won't share it with three classmates. At 2 syllables, it flows across most middle-name combinations and survives every life stage from playground to résumé.

Pairing ideas. Ellis pairs naturally with one- and two-syllable middles (Emery, Avery share its sound-world). If you like Ellis, you'll probably also love Emery, Avery, Quinn — same era, same energy, same bone structure.