The nameKélian
Kélian is a French boy's name, close to Kilian. It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Irish
Meaning
Kélian is a variant of Kilian, an Irish name whose meaning is debated.
Origin
Irish. Saint Kilian, an Irish monk, preached in Franconia in the 7th century.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Kélian
Kélian in France
Kélian was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,635 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Kélian. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Kélian in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 62 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Kélian in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kélian mean?
Kélian is a variant of Kilian, an Irish name whose meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Kélian?
Irish. Saint Kilian, an Irish monk, preached in Franconia in the 7th century.
Is Kélian a girl's or a boy's name?
Kélian is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Kélian?
Variants and related names of Kélian include Kilian.