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Callan
BoyIrish/Gaelic origin · /KAL-an/ · modern
Meaning: Battle or rock.
Popularity 45/1002 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Callan is an uncommon name (popularity 45/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
The name Callan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cathaláin, meaning 'descendant of Cathalán,' where 'Cathalán' is a diminutive of 'Cathal,' meaning 'battle' or 'warrior.' Alternatively, it may also be linked to the Irish word 'callán,' meaning 'rock' or 'strife.' The name has gained modern popularity as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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