Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Cailean Updated April 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Cailean Gender: Neutral Origin: Scottish Meaning: Whelp ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Cailean? The name Cailean is primarily a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means Whelp. People who like the name Cailean also like: Aidan, Braden, Ethan, Aiden, Callum, Liam, Caleb, Aria, Aerilyn, Evelyn, Maeve, Chloe, Kaelyn, Cailyn Names like Cailean: Cayleen, Cleon, Caylin, Clem, Colony, Colwyn, Cleme, Chelan, Callen, Calum, Celyn, Chalina, Cullen, Colm, Collen, Cillian, Celaeno, Ceylon, Coline, Caelum , Colin, Colon, Calhoun, Chailyn, Clooney, Caolan, Colum, Celina, Coleman, Cheslyn Stats for the Name Cailean Cailean is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Cailean is currently not ranked in U.S. births