Kailan vs Child

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kailan

Boy #2,875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little slender one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kailan Rank #2,875

Child Rank #2,965

Kailan is more popular, ranked #2875 vs #2965 for Child.

Is Kailan or Child more popular?

Kailan is more popular, ranked #2875 compared to Child at #2965 in the United States.

What do Kailan and Child mean?

Kailan means "little slender one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin).

Are Kailan and Child boy or girl names?

Kailan is primarily a boy name. Child is primarily a boy name.