The unique Irish boy name given to three babies in Ireland last year

If you’re looking for a beautiful Irish boy name for your equally as beautiful bouncing baby boy, why not consider this unique pick that was only used three times in the most recent naming charts.

Irish names are beloved at home and abroad – and for good reason too. These lyrical and lovely names make for brilliant choices for your little bundle of joy and this rare moniker is no exception!

Eolann is a brilliant Irish name for your upcoming arrival. Pronounced ‘oh-lin’, this unique moniker means "a kind of ornament."

Similar to to Irish word for wool "olann," Olan is another lovely name which is also the name of an Irish saint – Saint Olan.

Olan also has Scandinavian roots and stems from the Old Norse name If. Heritage site Ancestry explains: "The name itself is a combination of the elements ancestor and heir, signifying a person who is the inheritor of their family’s lineage."

They added: "This name holds great importance in Scandinavian culture, where the concept of ancestry and lineage is highly valued."

Popularity of the name Eolann in Ireland

Eolann first appeared on Irish naming charts in 2004 in 439th place and peaked in 2008 with five baby boys given the name that year.

Showing up sporadically over the next two decades, according to Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO), 2023 saw three babies born with the name when Eolann ranked in the 770th position.

Olan on the other hand appeared for the first time back in 1972 and peaked in 2013 ranking 257th with 20 baby Olans born that year.

In 2023, it was slightly more popular than Eolann sitting in 584th place on Irish charts with five baby boys given the name.

What do you think of the names Eolann and Olan?

* This article was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.