Kelby vs Rees

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelby

Boy #6,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Settlement near the well"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #6,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English British

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Kelby Rank #6,339

Rees Rank #6,353

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 vs #6353 for Rees.

Is Kelby or Rees more popular?

Kelby is more popular, ranked #6339 compared to Rees at #6353 in the United States.

What do Kelby and Rees mean?

Kelby means "Settlement near the well" (Old Norse origin). Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Kelby and Rees boy or girl names?

Kelby is primarily a boy name. Rees is primarily a boy name.