Ellis vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ellis Rank #273

Killian Rank #370

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Ellis or Killian more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Killian mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellis and Killian boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.