Zen vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Zen Rank #959

Kellan Rank #919

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Kellan more popular?

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Kellan mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zen and Kellan boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.