Kellen vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Howard Rank #1,056

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Kellen or Howard more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Howard mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kellen and Howard boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.