Kelly vs Arrow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Arrow Rank #1,674

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Is Kelly or Arrow more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Arrow mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Kelly and Arrow boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Arrow is primarily a boy name.