Kellan vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellan

Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Kellan Rank #919

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Kellan or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Alec mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Kellan and Alec boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.