Caelan

Caelan is a Irish boy's name. Irish name meaning "slender" or "powerful in battle". Modern sound with ancient roots.

How popular is Caelan in the United States?

In 2024, 35 boys in the United States were named Caelan, making it the 3,330th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 2,176th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 174 births.

Records for Caelan go back to 1990, and 3,085 babies have been given the name since.

What Caelan means and where it comes from

Irish name meaning "slender" or "powerful in battle". Modern sound with ancient roots.

Caelan is of Irish origin, described as celtic in style.

Is Caelan a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 35 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Caelan

  • Caeli

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Caelan

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caelan mean?

Irish name meaning "slender" or "powerful in battle". Modern sound with ancient roots.

Where does the name Caelan come from?

Caelan is of Irish origin, and is usually described as celtic in style.

How popular is Caelan in the United States?

In 2024, 35 boys in the United States were named Caelan, making it the 3,330th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Caelan a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 35 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Caelan?

Caeli is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Caelan.

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