Baby name

FADING BOY · IRISH/GAELIC
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Caelan

/KEH-lin/


“Slender”

Caelan is an Irish name derived from Caolán, meaning 'slender' or 'slender one'.

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How it ages.

Caelan is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.

The cultural moment.

Use of Caelan is easing gradually in the United States, but the name remains familiar and usable.