Ellis vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Ellis Rank #273

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Evan mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Ellis and Evan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.