Kellan
A boys’ name of Irish origin, meaning bright-headed; form of Kellen.
How Kellan has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #398 |
| 2016 | #500 |
| 2017 | #553 |
| 2018 | #617 |
| 2019 | #768 |
| 2020 | #688 |
| 2021 | #836 |
| 2022 | #851 |
| 2023 | #901 |
| 2024 | #919 |
Kellan by the numbers
In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Kellan. In the US, 506 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given far more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its American peak was 842 babies in 2013, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Kellan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Kellan
Names that are said the same way as Kellan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean light
Like Kellan, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Kellan
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