The striker or the thrower
Zalan is a Hungarian name that likely originates from a regional river or mountain name. It was popularized by the 19th-century epic poem 'Zalan futasa' (The Flight of Zalan) by Mihaly Vorosmarty, which depicts the conquest of the Carpathian Basin. In modern Hungary, it has seen a significant revival and is now a very popular choice for boys.
Less common today
Zalan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,047 in 2010.
A Bulgarian prince and titular character in an epic poem · Zalan futasa
Hungarian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
