Killian
KILL-ee-an
Irish
"war strife or church"Share
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Updated Wed Apr 17 2024
Killian Origin and Meaning
The name Killian is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "war strife or church".
Killian – aka Cillian – is a spirited yet resonant Gaelic name that was borne by several Irish saints and could make a distinctive replacement for the dated Kelly. Kylian is another spelling that's gaining traction, thanks to French soccer star Kylian Mbappé. Possible downsides: an unsavory first syllable and a connection to the trendy brew.
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Famous People Named Killian
- Killian BrennanIrish footballer
- Killian MillerU.S. Congressman from New York
- Killian Killian Van RensselaerU.S. Congressman from New York
- Killian OvermeireBelgian footballer
- Killian TillieFrench basketball player
- Killian DonnellyIrish actor and singer
- Killian ScottIrish actor
- Killian Marcus Gastineau (b. 1989)son of NFL player Mark Gastineau and actress Brigette Nielsen
Killian in Pop Culture
- George Killian's Irish Red beer
- Killian Gardinercharacter on TV's "Witches of East End"
- Killian Gottesheim of the River Farmcharacter in "Prince Otto" (1885) by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Killian Jones aka Captain Hookcharacter on TV's "Once Upon A Time"
- Killian MacEwancharacter from the "Sweep" book series by Cate Tiernan