Ellis vs Kieran

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

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Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#441
Total SSA Count
713
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kier

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Kieran Rank #441

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #441 for Kieran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellis ___

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

Kieran ___

  • Kieran James
  • Kieran Patrick
  • Kieran Michael
  • Kieran Thomas
  • Kieran Francis
  • Kieran Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Kieran

Declan Ronan Siobhan Niamh Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Kieran more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Kieran mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Ellis and Kieran boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.

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