79%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. KAL-ən [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Cathaláin, derived from the given name Cathalán. Related Names User SubmissionCallan PopularityDetails Last ranked #460 in 2001 England and Wales Last ranked #70 in 2021 Scotland Last ranked #375 in 2021 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic natural wholesome strong refined strange serious nerdy Categories surnames