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UnisexIrish

Callan

KAL-ən

Popularity

#3047

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

10,647

Peak Year

#1,505 in 2024

First Recorded

1957

Style

Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish surname meaning 'battle' or 'rock'. It can also be a variant of Callen.

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Gender Split

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Callan McAuliffe

    Australian actor known for his role in I Am Number Four.

  • Callan Mulvey

    Australian actor in Captain America: Winter Soldier.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

StrongBraveIntelligentAdaptable

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