Kane vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Kane Rank #432

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #432 for Kane.

Is Kane or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Kane at #432 in the United States.

What do Kane and Ellis mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Kane and Ellis boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.