Collan is a unique and distinctive name of Irish origin. It is derived from the ancient Gaelic name "Cullan," which is composed of two elements: "cul" meaning "strife, contention" and "án" meaning "little." Thus, Collan can be interpreted as meaning "little contender" or "little warrior."
The name Collan has a rich history in Ireland. It was borne by several prominent figures in Irish mythology and legend. One such figure is Cullan mac Cano, who appears in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. He was a member of the Red Branch Knights, an elite group of warriors who served King Conchobar mac Nessa.
The name Collan also has associations with early Christian Ireland. Saint Cullan (also known as Culán or Culenn) was an Irish abbot and bishop who lived in the 6th century. He is believed to have founded a monastery at Clonmacnoise, which became one of the most important religious centers in medieval Ireland.
Today, Collan remains a rare but cherished name in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora around the world. While it may not be as widely known as some other Irish names, those who bear this unique moniker can take pride in their historic lineage and the strength and courage that their name implies.
The name Collan has been given to a total of 124 babies born in the United States between the years 1991 and 2012. The number of births varied from year to year, with some years seeing more than ten births and others fewer than five.
The peak years for the name Collan were 1993 and 2007, each with eleven and nine births respectively. On the other hand, there were several years where only six babies were named Collan: 1992, 1995 to 2004 inclusive, and 2002 to 2003 inclusive.
Despite some fluctuations in popularity over the years, it's clear that Collan is a name that has been consistently given to children born in the United States during this period.