Aidan vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aidan Rank #312
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #312 for Aidan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aidan ___

  • Aidan Aidan James
  • Aidan Aidan Cole
  • Aidan Aidan Patrick
  • Aidan Aidan Thomas
  • Aidan Aidan Reid
  • Aidan Aidan Flynn

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aidan

Declan Finn Ronan Ciaran Niamh

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aidan or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Aidan and Ellis mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Aidan and Ellis boy or girl names?

Aidan is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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