Kailan vs Pryce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kailan

Boy #2,875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little slender one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,875
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Pryce

Boy #2,715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Rhys, ardor and enthusiasm"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,715
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pry, Prie, Prykins

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kailan Rank #2,875
Pryce Rank #2,715

Pryce is more popular, ranked #2715 vs #2875 for Kailan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kailan ___

  • Kailan James
  • Kailan Thomas
  • Kailan Lee
  • Kailan Cole
  • Kailan Ryan
  • Kailan Patrick

Pryce ___

  • Pryce James
  • Pryce Thomas
  • Pryce Owen
  • Pryce Evan
  • Pryce Rhys
  • Pryce Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kailan

Declan Ronan Liam Fiona Niamh

If you choose Pryce

Rhys Bryce Owen Evan Emrys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kailan or Pryce more popular?

Pryce is more popular, ranked #2715 compared to Kailan at #2875 in the United States.

What do Kailan and Pryce mean?

Kailan means "little slender one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Pryce means "son of Rhys, ardor and enthusiasm" (Welsh origin).

Are Kailan and Pryce boy or girl names?

Kailan is primarily a boy name. Pryce is primarily a boy name.

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