Kalan is of Scottish origin and means 'strife' or 'quarrel'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'calainn', which translates to 'strife'. This name was often used as a nickname for someone who was argumentative or prone to disputes. However, it's important to note that this association does not necessarily reflect the character of individuals bearing this name today.
The name Kalan appears to have had its peak popularity between the years of 1988 and 1993, with a high of 19 births in 1993. After this period, the number of births steadily declined, with only 5 or fewer births per year from 2006 onwards, including a recent low of 5 births in both 2012 and 2021. Overall, there have been a total of 242 births registered with the name Kalan over this period.