Valley or small valley
Dalan is likely a variant of the Irish name Dallán, meaning 'little blind one,' or a derivative of the English word 'dale,' referring to a valley. In some contexts, it is also associated with Old German roots meaning 'proud' or 'noble.' It remains a rare choice in the United States, offering a distinct alternative to more common names like Dylan or Declan.
Less common today
Dalan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,812 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early Irish saint and poet known for the hymn 'Be Thou My Vision'
