Callan
A boys’ name of Irish origin, meaning powerful warrior; a form of cailean.
How Callan has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #687 |
| 2016 | #736 |
| 2017 | #682 |
| 2018 | #588 |
| 2019 | #524 |
| 2020 | #433 |
| 2021 | #375 |
| 2022 | #353 |
| 2023 | #338 |
| 2024 | #242 |
| 2025 | #190 |
Callan by the numbers
In 2025, 56 babies in England and Wales were named Callan. In the US, 393 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 384 babies in 2014, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Callan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Callan
Names that are said the same way as Callan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean strength
Like Callan, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Callan, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Callan
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