Phelan
- Pronunciation
- [Phe-lan]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Wolf
- Origin
- Celtic
Phelan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 576 baby boys have been named Phelan. The name peaked in 1996 with 26 US births that year (rank #2891). In 2024, ranked #9624 nationally — 6,733 places below its 1996 peak.
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Phelan
If you like Phelan's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Phelan's exact length and starting letter: Pachua, Padarn, Padric, Paeivi, Paella.
Quick Facts About Phelan
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felan | Wolf | Male | Irish |
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Compare Phelan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Phelan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).