Callan is a given name and surname of Irish and Scottish origin. It can derive from Ó Cathaláin, meaning ''descendant of Cathalán''. Callan can also be an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Allin or Mac Callin. Notable people with the name include:

Surname

* Aela Callan, Australian news reporter *

Alan Callan Alan Callan (1 August 1946 – 27 May 2014) was a British businessman, record producer and music executive. He worked as an executive for Swan Song Records (a record label established by English rock band Led Zeppelin in 1974), as a business mana ...

(died 2014), U.S. businessman, musician, and filmmaker *

Clair Armstrong Callan Clair Armstrong Callan (March 29, 1920 – May 28, 2005) was an American Democratic Party politician. Born in Odell, Nebraska, the grandson of Irish immigrants, Callan graduated from Nebraska State Teachers College, now known as Peru State Co ...

(1920–2005), U.S. politician *

Colm Callan Colm Patrick Callan (also known as Colum) (6 January 1923 – 30 May 2010) was an Irish rugby player who played as a second-row forward for Lansdowne Football Club and was part of the Irish rugby team from 1947 to 1949, winning 10 caps. Callan w ...

(born 1923), Irish rugby player *

Curtis Callan Curtis Gove Callan Jr. (born October 11, 1942) is an American theoretical physicist and the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Physics at Princeton University. He has conducted research in gauge theory, string theory, inst ...

(born 1942), U.S. physicist *

Dave Callan David Gerard Callan (born 20 September 1975) is an Irish-born stand-up comedian, who has had a career in television and radio, and is based in Melbourne, Australia. Up until 2010 he worked as a Triple J disc jockey. Biography Callan was born ...

(born 1975) Irish-Australian comedian * David Callan, Australian standup comedian *

Dennis Callan Dennis Callan (27 July 1932 — October 2006) was a Welsh professional Association football, footballer who played as a wing half. Career Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Callan began playing for local side Troedyrhiw F.C., Troedyrhiw before signing for ...

(1932–2006), Welsh footballer *

H. G. Callan Harold Garnet Callan FRS FRSE (15 March 1917, in Maidenhead – 3 November 1993), known as Mick Callan, was an English zoologist and cytologist. He is especially remembered for his work on Lampbrush chromosomes. Life Callan was born in Maidenhe ...

(1917–1993), British biologist *

Hughie Callan Philip Hughes Callan (26 December 1881 – 5 February 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Essendon and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was killed in action serving with the First AIF in France. F ...

(1881–1917), Australian footballer *

James Callan James Brady Callan is a former Roman Catholic priest and one of the founders of the Spiritus Christi Community in Rochester, New York. Excommunication Callan was removed from his post as administrator at Corpus Christi church in Rochester after ...

, cofounder of ''Spiritus Christi'' Roman Catholic splinter group * James L. Callan (1910–1991), U.S. businessman and politician * John Callan O'Laughlin (1873–1949), U.S. military journalist * K Callan (born 1942), U.S. actress *

Kevin Callan Kevin Callan is a Canadian canoe enthusiast, media personality, and author of thirteen books, including the bestselling ''The Happy Camper'' and "A Paddler's Guide To" series. Biography For more than 25 years, Callan has spoken and given key n ...

(born 1963), Canadian canoe enthusiast, teacher, and author * Michael Callan (1935–2022), U.S. actor *

Michael Feeney Callan Michael Feeney Callan is an Irish novelist and poet. An award winner for his short fiction and also for non-fiction, he joined BBC television drama as a story editor, and wrote screenplays for ''The Professionals'', and for American television. ...

, Irish writer, filmmaker, and painter * Nicholas Callan (1799–1864), Irish priest and physicist *

Oliver Callan Oliver Callan (born 27 December 1980) is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known as the creator of '' Callan's Kicks'', ''Nob Nation'' and for frequent appearances on ''The Saturday Night Show''. He rose to fame during ...

, Irish radio satirist *

Paul Callan Paul Stanley Lester Callan (13 March 1939 – 22 November 2020) was a British journalist and editor. He was known for his flamboyant manner and distinctive attire. Early life Callan was born on 13 March 1939 in Redbridge in Essex to an Irish ...

(born 1939), British print journalist * Peter M. Callan (1894–1965), U.S. politicians *

Philip Callan Philip Callan (1837 - 13 June 1902) was an Irish Member of Parliament. Early life Callan was born in Cookstown House Ardee in 1837 and was the son of Owen Callan MP. He studied law at Trinity College Dublin, and also at the King's Inns as can be ...

(born 1837), Irish MP *

Ricky Callan Ricky Callan was one of Scotland's best known character actors, born 28 December 1961. A familiar face on television, he had a long list of credits to his name, including '' The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star'', ''Taggart'', '' Mona ...

(1961–2016), Scottish actor * Robert Emmet Callan, United States Army Coast Artillery officer *

Thomas J. Callan Thomas Joseph Callan (July 12, 1853 – May 5, 1908) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. Biography Callan was born in County Louth, Ireland on July 12, 185 ...

(1853–1908), U.S. soldier at the Battle of Little Big Horn * Tim Callan (born 1984), Australian footballer

Title

George Agar, 1st Baron Callan George Agar, 1st Baron Callan PC (4 December 1751 – 29 October 1815) was an Anglo-Irish politician and peer. Agar was the third son of James Agar, of Ringwood, County Kilkenny, by the Honourable Rebecca Flower, daughter of William Flower, 1s ...

(1751–1815), Anglo-Irish politician and peer

Given name

* Callan Beasy (born 1982), Australian rules footballer *

Callan Chythlook-Sifsof Callan Chythlook-Sifsof (born February 14, 1989) is an American snowboarder who has competed in snowboard cross since 2005. In 2006, she was invited to her first Winter X Games competition and won a silver medal in 2011. She won the U.S. Nation ...

(born 1989), American Olympic snowboarder * Callan McAuliffe (born 1995), Australian actor * Callan Mulvey (born 1975), Australian actor * Callan Pinckney (born 1939/40), American fitness advisor *

Callan Ward Callan Ward (born 10 April 1990) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Western Bulldogs from 2008 to 2011. Ward receive ...

(born 1990), Australian rules footballer

Fictional names

* David Callan, a titular character of ''Callan'' (TV series) *

Eileen Callan Eileen Callan (née Day) was a fictional character in the UK soap opera ''Family Affairs'', played by Rosie Rowell from 2002 until the end of the series in 2005. Storylines Eileen first arrived in Charnham, in October 2002, where her daughter ...

, a character in the UK soap opera ''Family Affairs''

References

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