Kellen vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Ellen Rank #1,032

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Kellen or Ellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Ellen mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kellen and Ellen boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.