Killian vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Killian Rank #370

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Ellis mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Killian and Ellis boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.