Ellis vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Ellis Rank #273

Kyle Rank #440

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Ellis or Kyle more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Kyle mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Ellis and Kyle boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.