What origin is the name Flannan?

Flannan comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Flannan a popular name?

Flannan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Flannan?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Flannan — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Flannan

Q: Is Flannan a rare name?

Yes. Flannan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Flannan

Flannan

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Flannan is an irish boy's name meaning "A name of Irish origin meaning red-haired. It is a diminutive form related to the name Flann and is often associated with Saint Flannan.".

Flannan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A name of Irish origin meaning red-haired. It is a diminutive form related to the name Flann and is often associated with Saint Flannan.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Irish origin meaning red-haired. It is a diminutive form related to the name Flann and is often associated with Saint Flannan.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Flannan

Very rare in US records

What does Flannan mean?

Flannan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "A name of Irish origin meaning red-haired. It is a diminutive form related to the name Flann and is often associated with Saint Flannan.".