Sean vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Sean Rank #437

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Ellis mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Sean and Ellis boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.