Ailean

Ailean
GenderMasculine
Language(s)Scottish Gaelic
Origin
Language(s)Celtic
Meaning"rock"
Other names
Cognate(s)Alan, Allan

Ailean is a masculine given name in the Scottish Gaelic language. It is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of the name Alan, Allan in English. Alan is considered to be a name of Celtic origin, possibility derived from a word meaning "rock"; it was introduced to England by Breton followers of William the Conqueror, in the 11th century.