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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Battle-mighty (variant of Callan)
- Origin
- Irish (variant of Callan)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KAL-en
Callen (pronounced KAL-en) is a neutral name with vintage roots, used as a variant of the Irish name Callan. You may see it described as meaning 'rocky place,' but that's not accurate — Wiktionary traces Callen to Callan/Cathal, meaning 'battle-mighty.' Social Security has tracked the name since 1954, so it has a long, steady history in U.S. records.
Meaning & Origin of Callen
Meaning: Battle-mighty (variant of Callan).
Origin: Irish (variant of Callan).
A common claim: Rocky place Actually: Wiktionary ties Callen to Callan/Cathal, meaning 'battle-mighty,' rather than to any word for rock.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Callen
KAL-enIPA /ˈkælən/
Popularity of Callen
Callen peaked at #450 in 2023 with 687 babies given the name, then slipped to #477 in 2024 with 643.
Names Like Callen
These names share Callen’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Callen mean?
Battle-mighty (variant of Callan). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Callen?
Callen is pronounced KAL-en (IPA: /ˈkælən/).
Is Callen a popular name right now?
Callen is near its all-time peak (#450 in 2023), ranked #477 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1954–2024.)
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