Kellen vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Jakob Rank #1,123

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Kellen or Jakob more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Jakob mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kellen and Jakob boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.