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Ellis vs Finn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Finn

Boy #198 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fair, white, bright"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#198
Total SSA Count
1,791
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Finn Rank #198

Finn is more popular, ranked #198 vs #273 for Ellis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Finn more popular?

Finn is more popular, ranked #198 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Finn mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Finn means "fair, white, bright" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ellis and Finn boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Finn is primarily a boy name.

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