What is the origin of the name Kilan?

Kilan is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kilan?

Kilan is currently ranked #9442 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Kilan

KEE-lan

Popularity

#9442

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

138

Peak Year

#14 in 2021

First Recorded

1996

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish surname, 'Kilan' meaning 'church'. Derives from the Irish word 'cill', referring to a church or monastery.

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Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Nicknames

Kil Lan

Spelling Variations

Kilian Keelan Killian

Similar Names

Declan Finley Ronan Cillian

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentDetermined

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