Dolan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Dolan \d(o)-lan\ is pronounced DOH-lan. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "dark; bold; black-haired".

Baby names that sound like Dolan are Dalan, Dilan and Dylan. Other similar baby names are Colan, Doan, Doran, Dowan and Nolan.

Dolan is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Dolan. Compare Dolan with related baby names.