Kalen
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kalen
The name 'Kalen' is a variant of 'Caelan' or 'Kaelan,' derived from the Irish Gaelic *caol* meaning "slender" or "narrow," and also sometimes linked to the Gaelic *cailean* meaning "whelp" or "young dog." It is primarily used in English-speaking and Irish cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, and has gained modern usage as a unisex name without notable historical figures.
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Etymology
The name 'Kalen' is a variant of 'Caelan' or 'Kaelan,' derived from the Irish Gaelic *caol* meaning "slender" or "narrow," and also sometimes linked to the Gaelic *cailean* meaning "whelp" or "young dog." It is primarily used in English-speaking and Irish cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, and has gained modern usage as a unisex name without notable historical figures.
Kalen currently ranks #2,086 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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