Descendant of the challenger
Delan is likely a variant of the Irish surname Delany, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Dubhshláine,' meaning descendant of Dubhshláine. The name elements 'dubh' (black) and 'slán' (challenge or defiance) suggest a bold heritage. It is also occasionally used as a modern variation of Dylan or Declan.
Less common today
Delan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,507 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series · The Wheel of Time
