Little church or bright-headed
Derived from the Irish name Cillian, it is often associated with Saint Kilian, a 7th-century missionary. The name likely stems from the Gaelic word 'cill' meaning church, or 'ceallach' meaning strife or bright-headed.
About 770 boys were named Killian in 2025.
The character known as Captain Hook · Once Upon a Time
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Irish missionary bishop
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Killian — far less common.
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