Keenan vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keenan

Boy #1,218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little ancient one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Keenan Rank #1,218

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1218 for Keenan.

Is Keenan or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Keenan at #1218 in the United States.

What do Keenan and Kellen mean?

Keenan means "little ancient one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Keenan and Kellen boy or girl names?

Keenan is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.