Name Clellan Gender Masculine Usage American (Rare) Pronounced Pron. KLEL-lən, KLEL-lin Other Forms FormsClelan Edit Status Status 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).