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Sloane

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Sloane

Pronounced SLOHN /ˈsloʊn/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname O'Sluaghadhain, 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the hosting/expedition'; here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: A warrior: Sloane is the Irish 'a raider, a warrior'. Sleek, strong, and modern. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname O'Sluaghadhain, 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the hosting/expedition'; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#5010 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 404

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319682024

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

Sloane comes from the Irish surname O'Sluaghadhain, 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the hosting or military expedition' (from sluagh, 'a host, an army'). A sleek, strong surname-name (Sir Hans Sloane, whose collection founded the British Museum), used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly for boys. Rare for boys, a-warrior at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Sloane means 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the war-band' (from the Irish O'Sluaghadhain) — a sleek, strong surname-name (physician Sir Hans Sloane), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Sloane — root etymology

Variations

SloanSlone

Nicknames

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If you like Sloane…

Sloan— a fellow spelling
Nolan— a companion Irish surname-name
Shayne— echoes that soft -ne sound
Blayne— another Irish name
Cayne— shares the -ne ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sloane mean?

Sloane is Irish for 'a raider, a warrior; a man of the war-band'.

How do you pronounce Sloane?

It's said SLOHN /ˈsloʊn/ — a single syllable.

Is Sloane a boy or girl name?

Sloane is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Sloane?

Sloane is rare for boys in the U.S.

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