Kellan vs Koah

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

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Koah

Boy #1,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine might"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,080
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kellan Rank #919
Koah Rank #1,080

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 vs #1080 for Koah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kellan ___

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

Koah ___

  • Koah James
  • Koah Lee
  • Koah Finn
  • Koah Grey
  • Koah Reid
  • Koah Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kellan

Declan Ronan Finn Sienna Aoife

If you choose Koah

Noah Jonah Micah Elijah Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kellan or Koah more popular?

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 compared to Koah at #1080 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Koah mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Koah means "divine might" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kellan and Koah boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Koah is primarily a boy name.

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