Kellen
Meaning
"slender, narrow"
Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,031
- Total SSA Count
- 216
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kell
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"slender, narrow"
Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'
"crowned with laurels, victorious"
Origin: Latin
Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 vs #1070 for Larry.
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Kellen is more popular, ranked #1031 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.
Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).
Kellen is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.