Howard vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Kellan Rank #919

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Kellan more popular?

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Kellan mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Kellan boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.