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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little wolf
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- FAY-lawn
Faolan is an Irish name that means "little wolf." It's pronounced FAY-lawn, which makes it easy to say once you've heard it, even though the spelling looks less obvious on paper. If you want a short, nature-rooted name with Irish roots, this is one to say out loud a few times.
Meaning & Origin of Faolan
Meaning: Little wolf.
Origin: Irish.
How to Pronounce Faolan
FAY-lawnIPA /ˈfeɪlɔːn/
Popularity of Faolan
Faolan is still a rare name in the U.S. It ranked #6250 in 2024, with just 14 babies given the name. It peaked one year earlier, at #4500 in 2023, with 23 babies, in Social Security records that run from 2006 to 2024.
Names Like Faolan
These names have followed a similar path to Faolan in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Faolan mean?
Little wolf.
How do you pronounce Faolan?
Faolan is pronounced FAY-lawn (IPA: /ˈfeɪlɔːn/).
Is Faolan a popular name right now?
Faolan peaked at #4500 in 2023 and is ranked #6250 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2006–2024.)
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