Ellis vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Ellis Rank #273

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Alan mean?

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

Are Ellis and Alan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.