Save Gender Masculine Usage American (Rare) Pronounced Pron. KLEL-lən, KLEL-lin [key] Other Forms FormsClelan Meaning & History Variant of Clelland. It was borne by Minnesota entertainer Clellan Card (1903–1966), voice of Axel Torgeson on the children's show 'Axel and His Dog' (1954-1966).