Calan vs Mads

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calan

Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Scottish Irish American

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Boy #3,911 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Danish Norwegian Swedish American

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Calan Rank #3,805

Mads Rank #3,911

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 vs #3911 for Mads.

Is Calan or Mads more popular?

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 compared to Mads at #3911 in the United States.

What do Calan and Mads mean?

Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin). Mads means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calan and Mads boy or girl names?

Calan is primarily a boy name. Mads is primarily a boy name.