Ian vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Ian Rank #75

Ellis Rank #273

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ian or Ellis more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ian and Ellis mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Ian and Ellis boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.