Slender, fair, or powerful
Kellan is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caolán, derived from the Gaelic word 'caol' meaning slender. It is also sometimes associated with the Germanic name Kellen, which can mean swamp or swamp-dweller. In modern usage, it is often chosen for its soft yet strong phonetic appeal.
Less common today
Kellan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #364 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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