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Whelan is an anglicized form of the Old Irish surname Ó Faoláin. It is derived from the word 'faol', meaning wolf, combined with a diminutive suffix. While traditionally a surname, it has gained traction as a distinctive first name choice.
About 9 boys were named Whelan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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