Kelle
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Kelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 43 babies have been named Kelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,567 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,567
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Kelle is also used as a girl name, ranked #65264.
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"red-haired one, little redhead"
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Ancient Greek origin
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Old English origin
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#38,650 in US
Old Germanic origin
"brave advisor"
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Old English origin
"hill, mound, burial tumulus"
#38,681 in US
Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin
"from the hill by the loud river"
#38,683 in US
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About the Name Kelle
Kelle is a boy name .
Is Kelle a boy or girl name? Kelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,567 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,264. Kelle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kelle is currently ranked #38,567 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelle include Kel, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kelle include Kellan, Kellen, Kelly, Keller, Kellin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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