Phelan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A joyful name meaning wolf, fierce yet loyal.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #7833
- Peak
- #2891 in 1996
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Phelan Means
Phelan is a boy name of Irish origin. A joyful name meaning wolf, fierce yet loyal.
How Popular Phelan Is
Phelan currently ranks #7833 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2891 in 1996. It is rising.
Good to Know About Phelan
- Phelan has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Phelan is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Phelan
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Phelan
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Phelan.
Questions About Phelan
What does Phelan mean?
Phelan is a boy name of Irish origin. A joyful name meaning wolf, fierce yet loyal.
How popular is Phelan?
Phelan currently ranks #7833 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2891 in 1996. It is rising.
Where does Phelan come from?
Phelan comes from Irish roots. Phelan has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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