Kellen vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Kellen Rank #1,031

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Kellen or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Kellen and Van mean?

Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Kellen and Van boy or girl names?

Kellen is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.