Hanlon
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hanlon
Hanlon is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó hAnnluain," meaning "descendant of Annluain," where Annluain likely derives from elements meaning "great" or "noble." The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots in County Offaly and other regions of Ireland, particularly among Gaelic families.
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Etymology
Hanlon is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó hAnnluain," meaning "descendant of Annluain," where Annluain likely derives from elements meaning "great" or "noble." The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots in County Offaly and other regions of Ireland, particularly among Gaelic families.
Hanlon currently ranks #2,943 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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