Palmer vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Boy #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Irish American German

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Palmer Rank #1,079

Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Palmer or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Palmer and Kellen mean?

Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Palmer and Kellen boy or girl names?

Palmer is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.