78%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkæl.ən/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Cathaláin, derived from the given name Cathalán. Related Names RootCallan (surname)User SubmissionCallan PopularityDetails Last ranked #985 in 2021 England and Wales Last ranked #72 in 2023 Scotland Last ranked #338 in 2023 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic formal natural wholesome strong refined strange serious Categories leadership, rulers, surnames, war