Howard vs Kellen

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 #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

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Howard Rank #1,056

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Kellen mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Howard and Kellen boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.