Callan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Battle, rock, powerful in battle
Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #190 in 2025 with 1,917 babies born.
History: Callan derives from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'Calean' or 'Cathalan,' related to battle. It has been used as a surname in Scotland and Ireland for centuries and has grown as a given name in English-speaking countries in recent decades.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Callan? About 1 in 1,679 babies born in 2025 were named Callan, or roughly 5.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Callan
What does the name Callan mean?
Callan means “Battle, rock, powerful in battle” from Scottish Gaelic/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Callan?
Callan has Scottish Gaelic/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Battle, rock, powerful in battle”.
How popular is Callan?
Callan ranked #190 in 2025 — given to 1,917 babies that year.
When was Callan most popular?
Callan peaked in 2025 with 1,917 babies registered that year.
Is Callan a boy or girl name?
Callan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 88% of Callans are boys and 12% are girls.
Is the name Callan rising or falling in popularity?
Callan has risen 4403 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4593 in 2020 to #190 in 2025.
How long has Callan been recorded?
Callan appears in birth records across 49 years — from 1957 through 2025.