Phelan

FAY-lan

Irish

"wolf"

Phelan Origin and Meaning

The name Phelan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "wolf".

Phelan, pronounced FAY-lan or FEE-lan, is an appealing Irish surname name, with a rich history in Irish myth and religious and secular life. One bearer was a fiercely loyal follower of the legendary warrior Finn MacCool, another was a missionary saint.

The first name Phelan figures in an O'Henry story, "Between Rounds"; and in The Help, Skeeter's surname is Phelan. In Irish, the name is spelled Faolan.

Phelan Popularity

• 1344 Nameberry 2024