Bryan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Bryan Rank #306

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Ellis mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Bryan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.