Kellan

Kellan is a contemporary English first name for men, often viewed as a variant of Kellen. Its meaning is "the one from the swamp."

What does the name Kellan mean?

Kellan is a modern masculine first name of English origin, regarded as a variant of Kellen. Translated, it means "the one from the swamp." The name has its roots in the Middle Low German word kel, which denotes "swampy area." Sometimes, a connection is also made with the Irish name Caolan, meaning "the slender." An alternative spelling is Kelan. The name gained recognition through the "Twilight" film series in 2008.

Where does the name Kellan come from?

Kellan is a masculine first name that originates from Middle High German and Low German, meaning "the one from the swamp." The etymology derives from the Middle Low German word kel, which means "swampy area." The languages in which the name appears include American, Anglo-American, English, and Gaelic.

How do you pronounce Kellan?

Kellan is pronounced approximately as 'Kell-an.'

Popularity

In Germany, Kellan is considered a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most popular masculine names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 2,386th. Over the last ten years, Kellan has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,829th. Globally, Kellan also has varying popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Kall / Kell / Kelly / Len

Similar first names

Famous people

• Kellan Christopher Lutz (American actor)
• Kellan Lain (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Kellan Lutz (actor)