Brendan vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

✓ All Clear

Brendan Rank #1,013

Kellen Rank #1,031

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Brendan or Kellen more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Kellen mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Brendan and Kellen boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.