Ellis vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

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Ellis Rank #273

Rowen Rank #446

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #446 for Rowen.

Is Ellis or Rowen more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Rowen at #446 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Rowen mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Ellis and Rowen boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.