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Kellen vs Stefan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Cultural Roots

Irish American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,031
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kellen Rank #1,031
Stefan Rank #1,002

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kellen or Stefan more popular?

Stefan is more popular, ranked #1002 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Stefan mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Kellen and Stefan boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.

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