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Nolan

Boy · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
Champion, chariot fighter

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
NO-lun
Origin
Irish

From Irish surname 'Ó Nualláin', from 'nuallan' meaning champion or chariot.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • NolandEnglish

    Variant with a d.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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