Slender or powerful in battle
Kallan is a name with multiple potential roots. In its Gaelic origin, it is a variant of Callan, meaning slender or small. It is also associated with the Scandinavian name Kjell, meaning cauldron or helmet, often implying strength in battle.
About 82 boys were named Kallan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian singer-songwriter and winner of Canadian Idol
