Kilan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KIL-un /ˈkɪl.ən/High

Meaning: A form of Kilian/Cillian — from the Irish, variously 'a little church/monk' and 'strife/war' (from ceall, 'a church', or cille); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little church; strife: Kilan is a form of Kilian/Cillian. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA form of Kilian/Cillian — from the Irish, variously 'a little church/monk' and 'strife/war' (from ceall, 'a church', or cille); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9442 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kilan is a form of Kilian/Cillian — from the Irish, variously 'a little church/monk' and 'strife/war' (from ceall, 'a church', or cille; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KIL-un').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish and German families. Rare, a-little-church at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kilian/Cillian is Irish, variously 'a little church/monk' and 'strife' — Kilan is a form of it, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KIL-un').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Kilian — Irish; routes layered

Variations

KilianCillianKillian

Nicknames

Kil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kilan mean?

Kilan is a form of Kilian/Cillian — Irish, variously 'a little church/monk' and 'strife'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kilan?

It's said KIL-un /ˈkɪl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kilan a boy or girl name?

Kilan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kilan?

Kilan is a very rare name in the U.S.