Hollis vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hollis

Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,055
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holli, Holly

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Kellen

Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

Cultural Roots

Irish American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,031
Total SSA Count
216
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kell

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hollis Rank #1,055
Kellen Rank #1,031

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1055 for Hollis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hollis ___

  • Hollis James
  • Hollis Reed
  • Hollis Dean
  • Hollis Grant
  • Hollis Wayne
  • Hollis Finn

Kellen ___

  • Kellen James
  • Kellen Michael
  • Kellen Patrick
  • Kellen Thomas
  • Kellen Ryan
  • Kellen Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

If you choose Kellen

Declan Liam Nolan Cormac Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollis or Kellen more popular?

Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Hollis at #1055 in the United States.

What do Hollis and Kellen mean?

Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Hollis and Kellen boy or girl names?

Hollis is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.

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