US Popularity Rank: 16925

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Champion

With its inspirational meaning of “champion,” there's no telling how much confidence baby may soak up from a dapper name like Nollan. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Nualláin, Nollan and its counterpart Nolan are anglicized, gender-neutral forms that have perked up in popularity in English-speaking countries. Warm and self-assured Nollan celebrates baby's brilliance while nodding to any Irish ancestry your little champ may have.