Faolan vs Law

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faolan

Boy #6,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little wolf"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,452
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fao, Lan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Faolan Rank #6,452
Law Rank #6,380

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 vs #6452 for Faolan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faolan ___

  • Faolan Patrick
  • Faolan James
  • Faolan Seamus
  • Faolan Cormac
  • Faolan Finn
  • Faolan Brendan

Law ___

  • Law James
  • Law Henry
  • Law Edward
  • Law William
  • Law Thomas
  • Law Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faolan

Saoirse Cillian Niamh Tiernan Ciara

If you choose Law

Brooks Reed Grey Blair Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faolan or Law more popular?

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 compared to Faolan at #6452 in the United States.

What do Faolan and Law mean?

Faolan means "little wolf" (Old Irish origin). Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Faolan and Law boy or girl names?

Faolan is primarily a boy name. Law is primarily a boy name.

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