Kellen vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Callister Rank #43,579

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Kellen or Callister more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Callister mean?

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

Are Kellen and Callister boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.