Dash vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Dash Rank #969

Kellan Rank #919

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Kellan more popular?

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Kellan mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dash and Kellan boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.