Scanlon - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Scanlon \s-can-lon, sc(a)-nlon\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "little trapper".

Scanlon has 2 variant forms: Scanlan and Scanlen.

Scanlon 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 Scanlon. Compare Scanlon with related baby names.