Nolan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Nolan \n(o)-lan\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "champion". Surname used as given name.

Nolan has 8 variant forms: Nolana, Noland, Nolanda, Nolen, Nolene, Nolin, Nolynn and Nollan.

For more information, see also the related name Nola.

Baby names that sound like Nolan are Nalani and Noelani.

Nolan is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Nolan. Click here to compare Nolan with related baby names.