Name:
Ellis
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Ellis is derived from the name Elijah. Elijah originates in Hebrew language and means "Yahweh is my God". According to the Books of Kings, Elijah was a prophet in Israel in 9th century BC. As a masculine given name it has been used over centuries, but recently its popularity in the United States has risen considerably.
Pronunciation:
EL-is
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Elijah
Elis
Famous Ellis:
Ellis Burks : baseball player
Ellis Debrow : football player
Ellis Hobbs : football player
Ellis Peters : writer