Kellen vs Leighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Leighton Rank #1,040

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Kellen or Leighton more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Leighton mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kellen and Leighton boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.