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Faolan

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Pronounced FAY-lən /ˈfeɪ.lən/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish Faolan — 'a little wolf' (faol, 'a wolf', plus a diminutive ending)Medium

In 30 seconds: A little wolf: Faolan is Irish for 'a little wolf'. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'FAY-lən').

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish Faolan — 'a little wolf' (faol, 'a wolf', plus a diminutive ending)

U.S. rank (2025)#8466 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 197

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

Faolan comes from the Irish Faolan — 'a little wolf' (faol, 'a wolf', plus a diminutive ending). Borne by several early Irish saints. A crisp, cultural Irish name (the spelling looks unusual to English eyes; said 'FAY-lən'; nickname Fao).

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

Did you know? Faolan means 'a little wolf' in Irish (faol, 'a wolf', plus a diminutive) — borne by several early Irish saints — a crisp, cultural name (said 'FAY-lən').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Faolan — root etymology

Variations

PhelanWhelanFaelan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faolan mean?

Faolan is Irish for 'a little wolf'.

How do you pronounce Faolan?

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

Is Faolan a boy or girl name?

Faolan is a boy's name.

How popular is Faolan?

Faolan is a rare name in the U.S.