Kelly vs Warner

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 #1,500 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army guard, protecting warrior"

Origin: Old High German

English German American

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Warner Rank #1,500

Warner is more popular, ranked #1500 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Warner more popular?

Warner is more popular, ranked #1500 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Warner mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Warner means "army guard, protecting warrior" (Old High German origin).

Are Kelly and Warner boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Warner is primarily a boy name.