Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Kellian

Kellian

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEL-ee-un /ˈkɛl.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: A form in the Killian/Kellan family, from the Irish, variously 'bright-headed; little warrior; church/monk' (from cill, 'church', or ceallach, 'strife'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bright-headed; little warrior: Kellian is a form of Killian/Kellan. Crisp and warm (said 'KEL-ee-un'). Routes layered.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowIrish
MeaningA form in the Killian/Kellan family, from the Irish, variously 'bright-headed; little warrior; church/monk' (from cill, 'church', or ceallach, 'strife'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10379 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kellian is a form in the Killian/Kellan family, from the Irish, variously 'bright-headed; little warrior; church/monk' (from cill, 'church', or ceallach, 'strife') (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KEL-ee-un').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a Killian variant. Rare, little-warrior at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kellian is a form in the Killian/Kellan family, variously 'bright-headed; little warrior; church/monk' in Irish — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KEL-ee-un').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Kellian — Irish; Killian/Kellan family; routes layered

Variations

KillianKellan

Nicknames

Kel

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Kellian…

Killian— the standard form
Kellan— a kin Kel- name
Kellen— a fellow Kel- boys' name
Cillian— a companion Irish form

Explore names like Kellian

By themeuncertainirish

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kellian mean?

Kellian is a form of Killian/Kellan, variously 'bright-headed; little warrior; church' in Irish. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kellian?

It's said KEL-ee-un /ˈkɛl.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kellian a boy or girl name?

Kellian is a boy's name.

How popular is Kellian?

Kellian is a very rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia