What origin is the name Kell?

Kell comes from scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kell a popular name?

Kell is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Kell does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Kell?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Kell — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Kell

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kell

Kell

Boy

scandinavian

1 syllable

Kell is a scandinavian boy's name meaning "A Scandinavian masculine name meaning one who comes from the well or spring. It is a topographic name linked to vital water sources.".

Parents who choose Kell pick a boy name from the scandinavian tradition, meaning "A Scandinavian masculine name meaning one who comes from the well or spring. It is a topographic name linked to vital water sources.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scandinavian masculine name meaning one who comes from the well or spring. It is a topographic name linked to vital water sources.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kell

Very rare in US records

What does Kell mean?

Kell is a boy name of scandinavian origin meaning "A Scandinavian masculine name meaning one who comes from the well or spring. It is a topographic name linked to vital water sources.".