Grellan
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Grellan
Grellan is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish element "gréal," meaning grace or favor, with the diminutive suffix "-án" appended.
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Etymology
Grellan is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish element "gréal," meaning grace or favor, with the diminutive suffix "-án" appended. The name is primarily used in Irish Catholic tradition and is historically associated with Saint Grellan, a 6th-century Irish monk and saint venerated in the west of Ireland.
Grellan currently ranks #250 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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