Kellen vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Kellen or Merrick more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Merrick mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Kellen and Merrick boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.