Kelly vs Kelly

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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Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Kelly Rank #867

Kelly Rank #1,576

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Kelly more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #867 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Kelly mean?

Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kelly and Kelly boy or girl names?

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