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Kellen

Boy

Irish/Gaelic origin · /KEL-en/ · modern

Meaning: Slender, fair.

Popularity 53/1002 syllables↓ Falling

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Today, Kellen is an uncommon name (popularity 53/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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The name Kellen is derived from the Irish surname Ó Ceallacháin, which means 'descendant of Ceallachán'. The root 'Ceallach' can mean 'bright-headed', 'warrior', or 'strife'. Over time, it evolved into a given name with connotations of fairness and slenderness.

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