Dean vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Dean Rank #142

Ellis Rank #273

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Dean or Ellis more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Dean and Ellis mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Dean and Ellis boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.