What does the name Kellan mean?

The name Kellan means "Slender, powerful".

What is the origin of the name Kellan?

Kellan is a name of Celtic origin.

In 2023, 252 babies were named Kellan in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kellan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 252 ↘

All-Time Total: 10,537

Peak Year: 2013

Kellan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Caolán" meaning "slender" or "fair."

Boy names closely related to Kellan

Quentin Malcolm Theodore Ronan Emery Gavin Wesley Elliot

Girl names closely related to Kellan

Sydney Lyra Maisie Vera Noelle Josephine Leona Isla

Names with similar meaning to Kellan

Kellen

Births per year in the United States

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