Kellan vs Murphy

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 #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Kellan Rank #919

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Kellan or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Murphy mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kellan and Murphy boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.