Ellis vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Ryan mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Ellis and Ryan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.