Dallan

Meaning of Dallan

Dallan traces its lineage to the Old Irish Dallán, a diminutive of dall “blind,” famously borne by the sixth-century poet-saint Dallán Forgaill, whose elegiac compositions underpin much of early Gaelic literary heritage. Etymological evidence suggests that the name’s underlying motif—“little blind one”—speaks less to physical sight than to inward vision and poetic insight, an association that imbues the bearer with a quietly resilient, contemplative aura. In the United States, Dallan has persisted as a rare but steady choice: first entering Social Security records in 1938 with seven occurrences (ranked 526) and, after fluctuating through mid-century, experiencing a modest renaissance over the past decade—registering sixteen births (rank 908) in 2024. Its three-syllable cadence (DAL-uhn) coalesces like a bridge between archaic tradition and contemporary individuality, offering parents a name that resonates with both historical gravitas and modern distinction.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as DAL-uhn (/ˈdælən/)

• Allan
• Dylan
• Callan
• Dallen
• Dallin
• Dalen
• Dalton