Boy
Callan
KAL-uhn
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“From Irish 'Ó Catháin' or Scottish 'Calan,' possibly meaning 'battle' or 'strife.' A surname-turned-given-name with Gaelic warrior spirit.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #242 in the United States.
Origin
GaelicIrishScottish
Syllables
2
Nicknames
CalCalan
Style
StrongModernPlayfulBold
Famous Bearers
- Callan (British TV series)
- Cal Lightwood (Shadowhunters)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Gaelic and English cultures
People Also Ask
From Irish 'Ó Catháin' or Scottish 'Calan,' possibly meaning 'battle' or 'strife.' A surname-turned-given-name with Gaelic warrior spirit.
Callan is currently ranked #242 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Callan include Cal, Calan.
Names that pair beautifully with Callan include Rowan, Cameron, Blair, Finlay.