Ellis vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Ellis Rank #273

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Dean mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Ellis and Dean boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.