Cailean Meaning

What does Cailean mean?

The name Cailean is of Gaelic and Scottish origin.

The meaning of Cailean is "whelp, young pup".

Cailean is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 7 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Cai-lean.

Cailean is a great choice for parents looking for a more unique name.

Valiant yet sophisticated, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Cailean has no variant spellings.

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 boys were given the name. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 boys were given the name. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

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The names Calan, Coilean, Colin are all forms of Cailean.

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