Calan
Meaning
"first of the month, calends"
Origin: Latin via Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,805
- Total SSA Count
- 29
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cal
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"first of the month, calends"
Origin: Latin via Welsh
"one who tills the land, farmer"
Origin: Old English
Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 vs #3978 for Tillman.
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Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 compared to Tillman at #3978 in the United States.
Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin). Tillman means "one who tills the land, farmer" (Old English origin).
Calan is primarily a boy name. Tillman is primarily a boy name.