Kellen vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Kellen or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Alec mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Kellen and Alec boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.