End, goal, or purpose
Tellis is likely a shortened form of the Greek name Aristotellis, which is the modern Greek form of Aristotle. It derives from the elements 'aristos' meaning best and 'telos' meaning purpose or end. In some cases, it may also function as a rare English surname-turned-given-name.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Tellis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NBA power forward
A Spartan soldier mentioned in ancient Greek history
