Ellis vs Callan

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 #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ellis Rank #273

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Callan mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellis and Callan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.