Kel

Q: How popular is the name Kel?

Kel is ranked #13369 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #13,369 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kel is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kel often also consider Access, Tonio, Emeril .

Popularity Over Time

#13,369

Current Rank

Peaked 1963 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,369
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Kellan #919 Kellen #1031 Kelvin #1084 Kelly #1576 Keller #1626 Kelton #2447 Kellin #2966 Kelso #4370

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Lovely Boy Old English Access Boy Latin Butch Boy Old French bochier Emeril Boy Old High German Bonanza Boy Spanish Franck Boy Germanic Press Boy Old French Deneen Boy Irish Dineen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kel

Is Kel a boy or girl name?

Kel is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Kel?

Kel is currently ranked #13369 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Kel a common or rare name?

Kel is an uncommon name, ranked #13369 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kel

Kel is a boy name .

Kel is currently ranked #13,369 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kel include Kellan, Kellen, Kelvin, Kelly, Keller . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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