Carl vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Carl Rank #1,035

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Carl or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Carl and Kellen mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Carl and Kellen boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.