Kelly vs Kennan

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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Girl #56,665 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Kennan Rank #56,665

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 vs #56665 for Kennan.

Is Kelly or Kennan more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 compared to Kennan at #56665 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Kennan mean?

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

Are Kelly and Kennan boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Kennan is primarily a girl name.