Jakob vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European 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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Jakob Rank #1,123

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Kellen mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Jakob and Kellen boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.