Callan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Callan Rank #242

Ellis Rank #273

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Callan or Ellis more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Callan and Ellis mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Callan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.