Kellin
Meaning
"church"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,966
- Total SSA Count
- 42
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kell
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"church"
Origin: Old Irish
"light-bearer, bringer of light"
Origin: Latin 'lux' + 'ferre'
Lucifer is more popular, ranked #2777 vs #2966 for Kellin.
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Lucifer is more popular, ranked #2777 compared to Kellin at #2966 in the United States.
Kellin means "church" (Old Irish origin). Lucifer means "light-bearer, bringer of light" (Latin 'lux' + 'ferre' origin).
Kellin is primarily a boy name. Lucifer is primarily a boy name.