Dru vs Keelan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keelan

Boy #2,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,189
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keel, Kee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dru Rank #2,389
Keelan Rank #2,189

Keelan is more popular, ranked #2189 vs #2389 for Dru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dru ___

  • Dru James
  • Dru Alexander
  • Dru Michael
  • Dru Lee
  • Dru Cole
  • Dru Finn

Keelan ___

  • Keelan Patrick
  • Keelan James
  • Keelan Sean
  • Keelan Thomas
  • Keelan Michael
  • Keelan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dru

Bram Colt Sloane Crew Blake

If you choose Keelan

Declan Finnegan Ciarán Maeve Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dru or Keelan more popular?

Keelan is more popular, ranked #2189 compared to Dru at #2389 in the United States.

What do Dru and Keelan mean?

Dru means "vision, ghost" (Old English origin). Keelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin).

Are Dru and Keelan boy or girl names?

Dru is primarily a boy name. Keelan is primarily a boy name.

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