Kaiser 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

Kaiser Rank #798
Kellan Rank #919

Kaiser is more popular, ranked #798 vs #919 for Kellan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaiser ___

  • Kaiser James
  • Kaiser William
  • Kaiser Alexander
  • Kaiser Tobias
  • Kaiser Leon
  • Kaiser Conrad

Kellan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kellan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiser or Kellan more popular?

Kaiser is more popular, ranked #798 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Kaiser and Kellan mean?

Kaiser means "emperor, caesar" (German/Latin origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kaiser and Kellan boy or girl names?

Kaiser is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.

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