Amelia vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellan

Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#919
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kel, Kell

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kellan Rank #919

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #919 for Kellan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Kellan ___

  • Kellan James
  • Kellan Patrick
  • Kellan Connor
  • Kellan Reid
  • Kellan Pierce
  • Kellan Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kellan

Declan Ronan Finn Sienna Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kellan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kellan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Amelia and Kellan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.

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