Ellis vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Gavin mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Ellis and Gavin boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.