Island or first choice
Ennis has two primary etymological paths. In Irish, it is derived from 'inis', meaning island, often associated with the town of Ennis in County Clare. It also serves as an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Aonghus, which translates to 'one choice' or 'first choice'.
About 8 boys were named Ennis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Protagonist of the short story and film Brokeback Mountain · Brokeback Mountain
Former NBA professional basketball player
Son of comedian Bill Cosby and inspiration for the character Theo Huxtable
