Kellan vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Kellan Rank #919

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Kellan or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Hugh mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Kellan and Hugh boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.