Ryan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English 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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Ryan Rank #87

Ellis Rank #273

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ryan or Ellis more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Ellis mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Ryan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.