Evan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Evan Rank #143

Ellis Rank #273

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Evan or Ellis more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Evan and Ellis mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Evan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.