Kellen vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Kye Rank #1,197

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1197 for Kye.

Is Kellen or Kye more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Kye mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kellen and Kye boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.