Ellery vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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Ellery Rank #5,575

Kean Rank #5,607

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 vs #5607 for Kean.

Is Ellery or Kean more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #5575 compared to Kean at #5607 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Kean mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Ellery and Kean boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.