Ray vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Ray Rank #777

Kellan Rank #919

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Ray or Kellan more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Ray and Kellan mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ray and Kellan boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.