UnisexScandinavian origin

Kjell: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A kettle or cauldron, a source of nourishment.

Origin
Scandinavian
Syllables
1
Current rank
#11496
Peak
#2259 in 1968

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1958: #424819581960: #434119601970: #511119701980: #352219801990: #767519902005: #1250620052014: #114962014#1#12506

What Kjell Means

Kjell is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin. A kettle or cauldron, a source of nourishment.

How Popular Kjell Is

Kjell currently ranks #11496 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2259 in 1968. It is rising.

Good to Know About Kjell

  • Kjell has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Kjell is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
  • Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.

Names Like Kjell

Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Kjell

Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kjell.

Questions About Kjell

What does Kjell mean?

Kjell is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin. A kettle or cauldron, a source of nourishment.

How popular is Kjell?

Kjell currently ranks #11496 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2259 in 1968. It is rising.

Where does Kjell come from?

Kjell comes from Scandinavian roots. Kjell has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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