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Phelan
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Phelan represents an anglicized form of the Irish name Faolán as well as the Old Irish name Fáelán.
What does the name Phelan mean?
The meaning of Phelan derives from the Gaelic term 'faol', which means 'wolf'. The diminutive ending '-an' interprets it as 'little wolf'. This first name is mainly common in Great Britain and Ireland. Another anglicized form of Faolán is Fillin.
Where does the name Phelan come from?
Phelan is a masculine first name whose roots lie in Old Irish and Gaelic, carrying the meaning 'little wolf'.
How do you pronounce Phelan?
Fé-lan
Popularity
In Germany, Phelan enjoys a certain level of popularity. In 2022, the name ranked 3,813th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2009 at 1,188th place. In the last ten years, Phelan has been used as a first name approximately 40 times, placing it 4,092nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,468th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fehler / Heli / Lani / Pakete / Phakete / Phel / Pheler / Pheli / Phely / Phrocket
Famous people
- Phelan Brunk (actor)
- Phelan Gibb (artist from Great Britain)
- Phelan Hill (rower from Germany)
Frequently asked questions about the name Phelan
What does the first name Phelan mean?
The first name Phelan comes from the Gaelic word 'faol', which means 'wolf'. With the ending '-an', it is interpreted as 'little wolf'.
Where does the name Phelan come from?
Phelan has its roots in Old Irish and Gaelic and is common in the English and Irish languages.
How popular is the name Phelan?
Phelan is mainly common in Great Britain and Ireland, where it is valued as a traditional masculine first name.