What is the origin of the name Cathan?

Cathan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Cathan?

Cathan is currently ranked #11138 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Cathan

KAY-than

Popularity

#11138

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

109

Peak Year

#11 in 2007

First Recorded

2001

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Variant of the Irish name Catán, of uncertain meaning, possibly related to 'battle' or 'pure'.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Spelling Variations

Catan Cathan

Similar Names

Kieran Callan Ronan Declan Eamon

Personality Traits

BravePureStrongIndependent

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