Kelly vs Eamon

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 #1,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English via Irish

Irish English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Eamon Rank #1,504

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Eamon more popular?

Eamon is more popular, ranked #1504 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Eamon mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Eamon means "wealthy protector" (Old English via Irish origin).

Are Kelly and Eamon boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Eamon is primarily a boy name.