Kellan vs Ricky

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 #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

English Spanish Italian American

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Kellan Rank #919

Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Kellan or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Ricky mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Kellan and Ricky boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.