Kelly vs Kelley

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 #11,262 Most Popular

15 High Risk

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Kelly Rank #1,576

Kelley Rank #11,262

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 vs #11262 for Kelley.

Is Kelly or Kelley more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 compared to Kelley at #11262 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Kelley mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kelly and Kelley boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Kelley is primarily a boy name.