Ellis vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Ellis Rank #273

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ayden mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Ellis and Ayden boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.