Ellis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ellis Name at a Glance

Name	Ellis
Meaning	My God is Jehovah. From a surname derived from a medieval variant of Elias from Elijah.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ellis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ellis means “My God is Jehovah. From a surname derived from a medieval variant of Elias from Elijah”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ellis Name Origin

Our database records Ellis under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ellis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ellis is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ellis

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