What origin is the name Neilan?

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

Is Neilan a popular name?

Neilan 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 Neilan?

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

Neilan

Q: Is Neilan a rare name?

Yes. Neilan 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 Neilan

Neilan

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Neilan is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name for males that serves as a form of Neil, meaning champion. It carries the traditional connotation of a winner or victor.".

The meaning of Neilan is "An Irish name for males that serves as a form of Neil, meaning champion. It carries the traditional connotation of a winner or victor." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name for males that serves as a form of Neil, meaning champion. It carries the traditional connotation of a winner or victor.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Neilan

Very rare in US records

What does Neilan mean?

Neilan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name for males that serves as a form of Neil, meaning champion. It carries the traditional connotation of a winner or victor.".