Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Boy name origins & meanings Irish : Renowned, nobleScottish : Famous, a champion Boy name variations Nolan Nolan - 8% this year Masculine Common Find out more Nolen Nolen + 4% this year Masculine Rare Find out more Nolin Nolin - 26% this year Masculine Rare Find out more Nolyn Nolyn - 6% this year Masculine Rare Find out more Family name origins & meanings Irish : variant spelling of Nolan.