Kellen vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Kellen or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Colten mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kellen and Colten boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.