Faolan
pronounced FWAIL-awnFaolan means “wolf.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about Faolan11 Irish boy names beginning with F, with what each one means and how to say it.
Updated September 2026
There are 11 Irish boy names starting with F here. The ones readers look up most are Fionn, Francis and Fergal.
The F names for boys on this page that the most babies were given in 2025, by the Central Statistics Office’s ranking.
Faolan means “wolf.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about FaolanFeidhelm means “ever good.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about FeidhelmFeilim in Irish is Feidhelm, meaning “ever good.” Say it FAIL-im.
More about FeilimFerdia means “man of God.” Three syllables, stress on the first.
More about FerdiaFergal means “brave, valorous.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about FergalFergus means “strong warrior.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about FergusFinbar means “fair-haired.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about FinbarFintan means “fair-haired.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about FintanFionn means “fair-headed.” One syllable.
More about FionnFrancis in Irish is Proinsias, meaning “little Frenchman.” Say it PRON-she-iss.
More about FrancisFrank in Irish is Proinsias, meaning “little Frenchman.” Say it PRON-she-iss.
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