Caolan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Caolan
Caolan derives from the Irish Gaelic word "caol", meaning "slender" or "thin", with a diminutive suffix — traditionally interpreted as "little slender one."
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Etymology
Caolán is a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word "caol-". The name has a number of Anglicisations, including "Kelan", "Keelan" and "Kealan".
Caolan currently ranks #11,057 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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