Boy name · Irish Gaelic
Faolán
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: little wolfFaolán is a boy's name that comes from Irish Gaelic and means "little wolf". It is used in Irish and Scottish.
- Meaning
- Little wolf
- Origin
- Irish Gaelic
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- FAY-lawn (Irish)
Meaning and origin of Faolán
As a boy's name, Faolán comes from Irish Gaelic and means "little wolf". It is used in Irish and Scottish.
In Irish, say FAY-lawn. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Faolán on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Faolán on 3 lists.
“Little wolf; Irish Gaelic, a saint who worked in Scotland. Say FAY-lawn.”
From Irish boy names, irish boy names from nature
“Little wolf; Irish, the name of several early saints”
From Names that mean wolf, boy names that mean wolf
“Little wolf; Irish Gaelic. Say FAY-lawn”
From Strong boy names, strong boy names meaning lion, bear, wolf or eagle
How popular is Faolán?
- US rank in 2025
- #8,466
- 9 babies, 5 per million boys
- Best rank
- #4,503 in 2023
- 23 babies that year
- Babies since 2006
- At least 197
- Years with under 5 are not listed
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| 2000s | 1 per million |
| 2010s | 5 per million |
| 2020s | 7 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,108 | #8,370 | #6,462 | #11,206 | #6,069 | – | #6,951 | #4,503 | #6,283 | #8,466 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Faolán
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- FillanLittle wolf (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- PhelanLittle wolf (Irish Gaelic, boy)
Names spelled like Faolán
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- FalakCelestial sphere, sky (Arabic, unisex)
- FarhanHappy, cheerful (Arabic, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- ConanLittle hound or little wolf (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- IngolfIng's wolf (Old Norse, boy)
- RodolfoFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- RolfFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- RudolphFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- RudyFamous wolf (Germanic, boy)
- UlfA wolf (Old Norse, boy)
- AdolfoNoble wolf (Germanic, boy)
- ÆthelwulfNoble wolf (Old English, boy)
- ArnulfEagle wolf (Germanic, boy)
Middle names for Faolán
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Irish Gaelic
- OscarPossibly deer friend (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- FinnFair, white (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- FergusMan of vigor (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- KevinGentle birth (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- RonanLittle seal (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- RoryRed king (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- AidanLittle fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- AidenLittle fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- AodhFire, flame (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- AydenVariant of Aidan, little fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
Faolán: common questions
What does the name Faolán mean?
Faolán comes from Irish Gaelic and means "little wolf".
Is Faolán a boy or girl name?
Faolán is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Faolán come from?
Faolán comes from Irish Gaelic and means "little wolf". Today it is used in Irish and Scottish.
How do you pronounce Faolán?
In Irish, say FAY-lawn. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Faolán?
Faolán ranked #8,466 in the US in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Faolán?
Forms of Faolán with the same meaning and origin include Fillan (Scottish) and Phelan (Irish).
What middle names go with Faolán?
Middle names that flow well with Faolán include Eli, Glenn, Henry, Isaac and Luke. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.