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Khai vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Cultural Roots

Irish American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,031
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khai Rank #949
Kellen Rank #1,031

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khai or Kellen more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Khai and Kellen mean?

Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Khai and Kellen boy or girl names?

Khai is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.

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