Ellis vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Ellis Rank #273

Sean Rank #437

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Ellis or Sean more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Sean mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Ellis and Sean boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.