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Dallan

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How to Pronounce Dallan

Pronounced DAL-ən /ˈdæl.ən/High

Meaning: From the Irish Dallán, 'blind; a little blind one' (dall, 'blind', plus a diminutive); borne by an early Irish saint-poetLow

In 30 seconds: A little blind one: Dallan ties to the Irish Dallán — 'blind' — a saint-poet's name. Soft, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish Dallán, 'blind; a little blind one' (dall, 'blind', plus a diminutive); borne by an early Irish saint-poet
U.S. rank (2024)#5693 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 745

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819382024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dallan is an Anglicized form of the Irish Dallán, 'blind; a little blind one' (from dall, 'blind', plus the diminutive -án). Borne by St Dallán Forgaill, the chief poet of Ireland in the 6th century, said to have lost his sight from devotion to study (and traditionally credited with the hymn 'Be Thou My Vision'). A soft, lyrical, learned name (said 'DAL-ən').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-little-blind-one at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dallan comes from the Irish Dallán, 'blind; a little blind one' (dall, 'blind', plus a diminutive) — borne by St Dallán Forgaill, a revered 6th-century Irish poet who, by tradition, lost his sight — a soft, lyrical name (said 'DAL-ən').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Dallán — root etymology

Variations

DallánDalanDallen

Nicknames

Dal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dallan mean?

Dallan is the Irish Dallán, 'blind; a little blind one' (a revered saint-poet's name).

How do you pronounce Dallan?

It's said DAL-ən /ˈdæl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dallan a boy or girl name?

Dallan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dallan?

Dallan is a rare name in the U.S.

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