Whalen: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Whalen – Meaning: Little wolf – Origin: Irish (Gaelic) – Pronunciation: WAY-lin


Whalen is an Irish (Gaelic) name used mostly for boys meaning “Little wolf”.

Meaning & Origin of Whalen

Meaning: Little wolf.

Origin: Irish (Gaelic).

How to Pronounce Whalen

Phonetic: WAY-lin   IPA: /ˈweɪlɪn/

Popularity of Whalen

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1948–2024.

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