Kelly vs Kaylin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Girl #1,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure (from Catherine via Caitlin)"

Origin: Greek via Irish

American English

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Kelly Rank #867

Kaylin Rank #1,430

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 vs #1430 for Kaylin.

Is Kelly or Kaylin more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 compared to Kaylin at #1430 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Kaylin mean?

Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kaylin means "pure (from Catherine via Caitlin)" (Greek via Irish origin).

Are Kelly and Kaylin boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a girl name. Kaylin is primarily a girl name.