Rylan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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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Rylan Rank #372

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Rylan or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Ellis mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Rylan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.