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BoyPronounced English /ˈnoʊ.lən/; French /no.lan/Irish language family

Nolan

From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Nualláin, itself derived from the given name Nuallán.

Quick answer

Nolan is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈnoʊ.lən/; French /no.lan/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈnoʊ.lən/; French /no.lan/
Language familyIrish

Meaning and history

From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Nualláin, itself derived from the given name Nuallán. The baseball player Nolan Ryan (1947-) is a famous bearer. This name has climbed steadily in popularity since the 1970s.

Notes and context

Usage: english, french