Meaning: From Nuallán, a name based on famous or loud
The story
Nolan comes through an Irish surname from Nuallán. Its root concerns fame or loudness; little noble one is not the same etymology.
Spellings & variants
- Nolen
- Noland
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Surname-style
- Modern
- Strong
Origins
Nolan comes from English and Irish.
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