Boy Name
Whelan
"Little wolf; derived from the Irish Faolán, conveying strength, wilderness, and wild nature."
Ranked #8253 for boys
About the Name Whelan
Meaning
Little wolf; derived from the Irish Faolán, conveying strength, wilderness, and wild nature.
Origin
IrishGender
Boy
First Letter
WBoy Rank
#8253
Whelan is a boy name of Irish origin. The name means "Little wolf; derived from the Irish Faolán, conveying strength, wilderness, and wild nature." and Currently ranked #8253 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with W or explore other Irish names.
Popularity Over Time
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#37 2010
#37 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.