Callen: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: c-ahll-ehn
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Callen means 'slender'.

Callen is a name with strong roots in Celtic and Gaelic cultures. It means "slender." Over time, the name has evolved in popularity, particularly in the United States, where it has become more common in recent decades. Callen is derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'caol,' meaning slender or thin, and does not inherently reflect a sense of elegance and refinement.

Callen Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Callen is currently #11471 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Callen is currently #6486 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Callen is currently #5620 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Callen is currently #3146 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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