Ellis vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Ellis Rank #273

Brian Rank #301

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Ellis or Brian more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Brian mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Ellis and Brian boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.