Caolan name meaning
On This Page
What does Caolan mean?
Meaning of Caolan is Slender or Narrow is a boy name especially used in Irish has origin in Celtic and Old Irish. Caolan is form of Keelan. Unorthodox Keelan is used dominantly in English and Hindi has origin in Celtic, Keelan means "The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender and Slender and Fair".
How do I pronounce Caolan?
You can pronounce the one syllabled name Caolan as KEY-lin with emphasis on first KEY syllable. The other ways to say the name are KAY-lawn or ca(o)-lan.
Variants of Caolan
Names that rhyme with CaolanHow popular is the name Caolan?
Caolan is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1982 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 120 on boy names chart when 43 babies were named Caolan.
Over 825 babies in Ireland have been named Caolan. The name is an uncommon baby name in United States where it may not be used now since it isn't seen since 2006.
Also, it is among the top 1000 boy names in England and Wales. Over 251 people have been named Caolan in England and Wales. Also, it appeared first time in 2009 on baby boy names list of France.
Caolan is a common name in China. At least, 2000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12044 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8207 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7557 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7904 | 5 |
Facts
What numbers say about Caolan?
Your bad habits and addictions block your way to success. Your best character traits are individuality and independence. Seeking for a higher purpose makes everything seem senseless and not worth your time and effort. You are an ambitious person, who's driven by success and high aspirations. Planning is what keeps your mind in shape. You have to enjoy your solitude more and hanging around less.
Other names similar to Caolan, for soon-to-be-parents
- Owen - Meaning of Owen is Rich or Friend, Well-Born or Well Born is originated from Welsh, German and Old Greek used for both boys and girls is used commonly in Danish, Norwegian and English
- Fiacre - Boy name Fiacre is of Celtic origin, meaning of Fiacre is "Resembling a Raven"
- Brigide - The girl name Brigide means "Sublime or Strength". Its origin is in Celtic is largely used in French
- Shannon - Unfading and Dominant Shannon particulary is used in Hindi and English, meaning of Shannon is "Small or Wise or River of Wisdom". It is rooted from Celtic and English is bestowed upon both genders
- Birgitt - Chiefly used in Nordic, Norwegian and Danish, Birgitt is originated from Celtic and Old Norse and is aimed at girls, meaning of Birgitt is "The Exalted One or Sublime"
Famous people named Caolan
We could not find any notable namesake.
Lists having Caolan
- Boy names beginning with C
- American Boy Names
- Celtic Boy Names
- Irish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Slender
- Baby Names that mean Narrow