Name comparison · boy names
Elias vs. Ellis
In 2025, Elias leads at #13 among U.S. boys' names, with Ellis at #243. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Elias | Ellis |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Comeback |
| 2025 rank | #13 | #243 |
| Babies in 2025 | 8,837 | 1,417 |
| All-time peak | #13 in 2025 | #154 in 1899 |
| Uniqueness score | 8 / 100 | 31 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Arizona (#6) | Maine (#126) |