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
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Aela Callan, Australian news reporter
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Alan Callan (died 2014), U.S. businessman, musician, and filmmaker
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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
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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
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Curtis Callan (born 1942), U.S. physicist
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Dave Callan (born 1975) Irish-Australian comedian
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David Callan, Australian standup comedian
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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
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H. G. Callan (1917–1993), British biologist
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Hughie Callan (1881–1917), Australian footballer
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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
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James L. Callan
James Lawrence Callan (June 3, 1910 – November 26, 1991) was an American politician.
Early life
James L. Callan was born on June 3, 1910, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went to the Marquette University High School and Marquette University.
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(1910–1991), U.S. businessman and politician
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John Callan O'Laughlin (1873–1949), U.S. military journalist
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K Callan (born 1942), U.S. actress
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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
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Michael Callan (1935–2022), U.S. actor
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Michael Feeney Callan, Irish writer, filmmaker, and painter
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Nicholas Callan (1799–1864), Irish priest and physicist
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Oliver Callan, Irish radio satirist
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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
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Peter M. Callan
Peter M. Callan (January 17, 1894 – January 9, 1965) was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1959 to 1965.
Early life and education
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Callan went to Holy ...
(1894–1965), U.S. politicians
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Philip Callan (born 1837), Irish MP
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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
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Robert Emmet Callan, United States Army Coast Artillery officer
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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
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Tim Callan (born 1984), Australian footballer
Title
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George Agar, 1st Baron Callan (1751–1815), Anglo-Irish politician and peer
Given name
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Callan Beasy (born 1982), Australian rules footballer
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Callan McAuliffe (born 1995), Australian actor
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Callan Mulvey (born 1975), Australian actor
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Callan Pinckney (born 1939/40), U.S. fitness advisor
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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)
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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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