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Elis

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-iss /ˈɛl.ɪs/High

Meaning: The Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias (Elijah) — from Hebrew, 'the Lord (Yahweh) is my God'; also linked to EllisMedium

In 30 seconds: The Lord is my God: Elis is the Welsh Elias — 'the Lord is my God'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EL-iss').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Welsh
MeaningThe Welsh/Scandinavian form of Elias (Elijah) — from Hebrew, 'the Lord (Yahweh) is my God'; also linked to Ellis
U.S. rank (2025)#7326 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 286

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elis is the Welsh and Scandinavian form of Elias — itself the Greek form of Elijah, from Hebrew, 'the Lord (Yahweh) is my God' — and is also linked to the surname-name Ellis. A crisp, classic name across Wales and the Nordic countries (said 'EL-iss'; nickname Eli).

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh and Scandinavian families. Rare, the-Lord-is-my-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elias/Elijah means 'the Lord (Yahweh) is my God' (Hebrew) — Elis is its crisp Welsh and Scandinavian form, also linked to Ellis (said 'EL-iss').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Elis — root etymology

Variations

EliasEllisElís

Nicknames

Eli

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If you like Elis…

Elias— the Greek form
Ellis— the related surname-name
Elian— a kin Eli- boys' name
Silas— a sound-neighbor -as boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elis mean?

Elis is the Welsh Elias — Hebrew 'the Lord (Yahweh) is my God'.

How do you pronounce Elis?

It's said EL-iss /ˈɛl.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elis a boy or girl name?

Elis is a boy's name.

How popular is Elis?

Elis is a rare name in the U.S.

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