Kealan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEE-lan / /ˈkiː.lən/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
slender; narrow (Irish); 'little' (Gaelic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Kealan is derived from the name Caolán, which means 'slender' or 'narrow.' The Gaelic interpretation connects it to the diminutive form, suggesting 'little.' This name reflects the rich tradition of using descriptive terms in Irish naming conventions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kealan
- Caelan
- Kailan
International Variants
- Caolán (Irish)
- Kailan (Chinese)
Famous people named Kealan
Kealan O'Rourke — Irish actor.
Kealan O'Shea — Irish footballer.
Fictional characters named Kealan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kealan was first seen in the United States in 1989. Kealan has ranked as high as #1334 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kealan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kealan
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 9 |