Kellan

Meaning of Kellan

Kellan likely means "slender" or "powerful", as it's associated with both the Gaelic word for slender and a saint known for strength.

Kellan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kellan

After ranking as high as #363 in 2011, Kellan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kellan

• Kellan Lutz
  Actor, Twilight Saga
• Kellan Grady
  Basketball player
• Kellan Olson
  Basketball journalist
• Kellan Baker
  Health policy expert
• Kellan Christopher
  American politician

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Questions about the name Kellan

What does the name Kellan mean?

Kellan means kellan likely means "slender" or "powerful", as it's associated with both the gaelic word for slender and a saint known for strength, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kellan a boy's or a girl's name?

Kellan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kellan?

Kellan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kellan most popular?

Kellan peaked at #363 in 2011.