Little wolf
Derived from the Irish name FaolΓ‘n, which combines the Gaelic word 'faol' (wolf) with a diminutive suffix. In Irish history and mythology, several saints and legendary figures bore this name, often associated with strength and wild nature. It has transitioned from a traditional surname to a rare and distinctive first name.
Less common today
Phelan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,864 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American lawyer and husband of 'Big Edie' Beale
A character in the 'Fables' comic book series Β· Fables
An early Irish missionary and abbot