Ellis vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Rylan Rank #372

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Ellis or Rylan more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Rylan mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Rylan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.