Cailean Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cailean Name at a Glance

Name	Cailean
Meaning	Triumphant in battle; triumphant in war; virile. Contemporary variant of Cailean 'Child.'.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cailean Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cailean means “Triumphant in battle; triumphant in war; virile. Contemporary variant of Cailean 'Child”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cailean Name Origin

Our database records Cailean under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cailean a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cailean is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cailean

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