Nova vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Nova Rank #1,180

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Kellen mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Nova and Kellen boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.