Marlon vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Kellen mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Marlon and Kellen boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.