BoyIrish origin2 syllables
Phelan
Meaning: “descendant of Faolán”
About the name Phelan
Phelan is a boy name with Irish roots, meaning “descendant of Faolán”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Phelan ranked #13402 for boys in the US, with 5 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1996. Since 2000, 89% of US babies named Phelan were boys.
Etymology
From Irish, meaning “descendant of Faolán”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Phelan”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #13402
- In 2015
- #7408
- Babies in 2025
- 5
Popularity of Phelan, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Phelan
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.