Nolan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Nolan \n(o)-lan\ is pronounced NOH-lan. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "champion". From Nuallan. Also possibly from Uallach (Gaelic) "proud one". Surname used as given name. Baseball star Nolan Ryan.

Nolan has 5 variant forms: Noland, Nolen, Nolin, Nollan and Nolyn.

Baby names that sound like Nolan are Nalin and Neilan.

Nolan is a popular 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 Nolan. Click here to compare Nolan with related baby names.