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Ellis: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

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What does Ellis mean?

Ellis is a Welsh boy's name meaning “benevolent”.

This Welsh name has been cherished by parents seeking Celtic and British Isles heritage.

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Origin & History

Ellis draws from the ancient Celtic traditions of the British Isles and surrounding regions. Celtic names carry the mystique of druidic heritage, nature worship, and the enduring spirit of Celtic culture that has shaped Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.

Numerology of Ellis

Pythagorean Number

3

The Communicator

Key Traits

Creative, expressive, social

Ruling Planet

♃Jupiter

Planetary Traits

Expansion, wisdom, optimism

Names with numerology number 3 pair well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 3: The Communicator♃ Jupiter in Numerology

The letters of Ellis

5 letters: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. E5
  2. L3
  3. L3
  4. I9
  5. S1

Vowels (shaded): E, I.

Expression

3

The Creative

all letters

5 + 3 + 3 + 9 + 1 = 21 → 3

Soul Urge

5

Freedom

vowels

5 + 9 = 14 → 5

Personality

7

Thoughtful

consonants

3 + 3 + 1 = 7

Popularity of Ellis

Current Rank

#243

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

48,988

Ellis is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

Ellis in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#243

on the 2025 boys' list, and #682 on the girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #238Dallas
  2. #239Muhammad
  3. #241Adonis
  4. #242Milan
  5. #243Ellis
  6. #244Kyrie
  7. #246Shepherd
  8. #247Ronan

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Names that share Ellis's numbers

Ellis: Expression 3, Soul Urge 5, Personality 7.

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Names that begin like Ellis: Ell-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ellis mean?
Ellis is a Welsh name meaning "benevolent." It belongs to the Celtic & British family of names, carrying Celtic and British Isles heritage.
What is the numerology number for Ellis?
In Pythagorean numerology, Ellis has the number 3, known as The Communicator. Key traits include: Creative, expressive, social. This number is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion, wisdom, optimism.
Is Ellis a popular baby name?
Ellis is a unique choice that stands out from common names.
What origin is the name Ellis?
Ellis is a Welsh name from the Celtic & British tradition. Ellis draws from the ancient Celtic traditions of the British Isles and surrounding regions. Celtic names carry the mystique of druidic heritage, nature worship, and the enduring spirit of Celtic culture that has shaped Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.
Is Ellis compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Ellis (Number 3) pairs well with Life Paths 3, 6, 9. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Ellis.

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