Kellen vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Kellen or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Brendan mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Kellen and Brendan boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.