80%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 #985 in 2021 England and Wales Last ranked #66 in 2022 Scotland Last ranked #353 in 2022 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic formal natural wholesome strong refined strange serious nerdy Categories surnames