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Killian
BoyIrish, Gaelic origin · /KIL-ee-an/ · classic
Meaning: War, strife, or church.
Popularity 58/1003 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Killian is an uncommon name (popularity 58/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Killian is derived from the Irish name Cillian, which comes from the Gaelic word 'ceallach,' meaning 'war' or 'strife.' It can also be linked to 'ceall,' meaning 'church,' reflecting a connection to religious devotion. The name has historical roots in early Irish saints, most notably Saint Kilian, a missionary who traveled to Germany in the 7th century.
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