Ellis vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Ellis Rank #273

Sullivan Rank #340

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Ellis or Sullivan more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Sullivan mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellis and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.