BoyIrish origin

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)

1949: #361419491970: #345819701980: #535619801990: #373219902000: #582120002005: #651420052010: #1046320102015: #740420152020: #78332020#1#10463

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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