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Kellan
BoyIrish, Gaelic origin · /KEL-an/ · modern
Meaning: Slender, fair.
Popularity 46/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Kellan is an uncommon name (popularity 46/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Kellan is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cealláin, which means 'descendant of Ceallán'. The name Ceallán itself comes from the Gaelic word 'ceall', meaning 'church' or 'monastery', combined with the diminutive suffix '-án', suggesting 'little church' or 'devotee'. Over time, the name evolved to be associated with meanings like 'slender' or 'fair' in modern usage.
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