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Sloan

Gender-neutral · Irish · Medium name

Meaning
Raider, warrior
Pronunciation
SLOHN
Origin
Irish

From Irish surname 'Ó Sluaghadháin', from 'sluagh' meaning army or raider.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Irish

Commonly used in: United States, Ireland

Alternate spellings

  • SloaneEnglish

    Variant with final e.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Irish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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