Ellery vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kean

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Cultural Roots

Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,607
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kean

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ellery Rank #1,328
Kean Rank #5,607

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #5607 for Kean.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

Kean ___

  • Kean Patrick
  • Kean James
  • Kean Michael
  • Kean Thomas
  • Kean Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Kean

Cian Roisin Brigid Finn Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Kean more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Kean at #5607 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Kean mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Ellery and Kean boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Kean is primarily a boy name.

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