Kellen vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Nova Rank #1,180

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Kellen or Nova more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Nova mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Kellen and Nova boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.