Clellan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clellan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 5 babies have been named Clellan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clellan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,126 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,126
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Clellan
Clellan is a boy name .
Clellan is currently ranked #33,126 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clellan include Cle, Clel, Clely, Clelie, Lan, Lany, Lanie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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