Declan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish 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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Declan Rank #131

Ellis Rank #273

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Declan or Ellis more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Declan and Ellis mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Declan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.