Olan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Olan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.
Olan is a name with Irish and Gaelic roots, thought to be an anglicised form of Ólainn, meaning "descendant of the noble one" or "little noble," linking it to the same family of names as Nolan. In Yoruba, it also appears as a masculine name meaning "wealth" or "honour." The most widely known bearer is American actor Olan Soule, whose long career included voicing Batman in early cartoons. While no major place bears the name directly, the sound and spelling share a kinship with Olwen, a Welsh name from legend. Olan remains rare in Scotland, though its crisp two-syllable structure and gentle, dignified meaning make it a quietly appealing choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet unpretentious.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20173 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #7333 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y