Nolan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Nolan \n(o)-lan\, also used as girl's name Nolan, 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 celebrity 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. Compare Nolan with related baby names.