Irish/Modern American · Boy name
Kellen
“descendant of Caolán; slender”
About the name Kellen
Kellen is a modern American given name derived from an Irish surname. The surname traces to the Gaelic Ó Caoláin, meaning ‘descendant of Caolán’, with ‘caol’ signifying ‘slender’. While Kellen is not a traditional Irish given name, it has gained use in the United States as a first name. Notable bearers include Kellen Moore, an American football quarterback and coach, and Kellen Winslow, an American football tight end. Alternative spellings include Kellan and Kellin.
- Meaning
- descendant of Caolán; slender
- Origin
- Irish/Modern American
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KEL-en(2 syl.)
Middle names for Kellen
- Kellen James
- Kellen Michael
- Kellen Alexander
- Kellen Joseph
- Kellen Thomas
Questions about Kellen
- What does Kellen mean?
- Kellen is an Irish name meaning "descendant of Caolán; slender".
- How do you pronounce Kellen?
- Kellen is pronounced KEL-en, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kellen?
- Variants of Kellen include Kellan, Kellin.
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