Kjell
k-je-ll
US Popularity:10959
Origin:Swedish
Meaning:Kettle, cauldron; Free man
Kjell is a boy’s name with Norwegian, Swedish, German, and Latin roots. It remains popular in Sweden and Norway and comes from the Old Norse name Ketill, which means “kettle” and “cauldron.” Ketill comes from the Latin word cătillus, which carries the same meaning. Alternatively, Kjell is an alternative form of Karl, which stems from the German word karlaz and means “free man.” This one-of-a-kind name has ties to various Northern European cultures and is an excellent choice for your little star.
How Popular Is The Name Kjell?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2014
#11506
in 2014
+ 137
from 2011
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