Dash vs Kellen

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 #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

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Dash Rank #969

Kellen Rank #1,031

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Dash or Kellen more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Dash and Kellen mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Dash and Kellen boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.