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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Raid or (military) expedition
- Origin
- Irish (from the surname Ó Sluaghadháin, 'descendant of Sluaghadhán')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- SLOHN
Sloane is pronounced SLOHN and works well for a child of any gender. It comes from the Irish surname Ó Sluaghadháin, meaning ‘descendant of Sluaghadhán,’ which traces back to a word for a raid or military expedition. That gives the name a bit of unexpected weight if you go looking into where it comes from.
Meaning & Origin of Sloane
Meaning: Raid or (military) expedition.
Origin: Irish (from the surname Ó Sluaghadháin, 'descendant of Sluaghadhán').
Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sloane
SLOHNIPA /ˈsloʊn/
Popularity of Sloane
Sloane has been recorded in Social Security Administration data going back to 1958. It peaked at #140 in 2022 with 2,056 babies given the name, then settled to #153 in 2024 with 1,937.
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FAQ
What does the name Sloane mean?
Raid or (military) expedition. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Sloane?
Sloane is pronounced SLOHN (IPA: /ˈsloʊn/).
Is Sloane a popular name right now?
Sloane is near its all-time peak (#140 in 2022), ranked #153 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1958–2024.)
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