Ellis vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Ellis Rank #273

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ian mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellis and Ian boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.