Ellis vs Milan

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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Milan

Boy #231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak Serbian Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#231
Total SSA Count
1,552
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil

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Popularity Comparison

Ellis Rank #273
Milan Rank #231

Milan is more popular, ranked #231 vs #273 for Ellis.

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

Milan ___

  • Milan James
  • Milan Alexander
  • Milan Xavier
  • Milan Kai
  • Milan Dante
  • Milan Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

If you choose Milan

Luca Dante Aria Sofia Adriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Milan more popular?

Milan is more popular, ranked #231 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Milan mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Milan means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic origin).

Are Ellis and Milan boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Milan is primarily a boy name.

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