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Faelan

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Pronounced FAY-lan /ˈfeɪ.lɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Faolan — from the Irish faol, 'a wolf', + the diminutive -an, hence 'a little wolf'Low

In 30 seconds: A little wolf: Faelan is Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FAY-lan').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Faolan — from the Irish faol, 'a wolf', + the diminutive -an, hence 'a little wolf'

U.S. rank (2024)#9236 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Faelan is a spelling of Faolan — from the Irish faol, 'a wolf', + the diminutive -an, hence 'a little wolf' (borne by several Irish saints). A crisp, classic name (said 'FAY-lan').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, a-little-wolf at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Faelan (Faolan) joins the Irish faol ('a wolf') with the diminutive -an, hence 'a little wolf' — a crisp, spirited name (said 'FAY-lan').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Faolan — Irish etymology

Variations

FaolanPhelanWhelan

Nicknames

Fae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faelan mean?

Faelan (Faolan) is Irish for 'a little wolf' (faol + -an).

How do you pronounce Faelan?

It's said FAY-lan /ˈfeɪ.lɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faelan a boy or girl name?

Faelan is a boy's name.

How popular is Faelan?

Faelan is a very rare name in the U.S.