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Nolan
Meaning: descendant of Nuallán ('champion' or 'noble') · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the Irish surname Ó Nualláin, usually explained as 'champion' or 'famous, noble'.
Nicknames
No
Variants & related names
Nolen, Noland
Nolan name art
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FAQ
What does the name Nolan mean?
Nolan means “descendant of Nuallán ('champion' or 'noble')”. It comes from Irish.
Is Nolan a popular name?
Yes — Nolan has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Nolan?
No.
What are other forms of Nolan?
Nolen, Noland.
Similar names
Desmond · Ronan · Kian · Liam · Aiden · Ryan
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.