Kellan vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellan

Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew German Dutch American

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Kellan Rank #919

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Kellan or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Ben mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kellan and Ben boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.