Kellen vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Kellen or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Neil mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kellen and Neil boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.