Dolan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Descendant of the dark-haired one
Origin
Irish (surname)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
DOH-luhn

Dolan is an Irish (surname) boy's name meaning “Descendant of the dark-haired one”. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Dark or Night — Mysterious, Moody, and Magnetic.

Meaning & Origin of Dolan

Meaning: Descendant of the dark-haired one.

Origin: Irish (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Dolan

DOH-luhnIPA /ˈdoʊlən/

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