Given name & surname
Scanlan
“a devious young man”·“a little trapper”
Scanlan is a variant of Scanlon. Interpretations include “a devious young man” (Irish) and “a little trapper” (Irish). These may reflect different naming traditions.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Scanlan is a variant of Scanlon. Interpretations include “a devious young man” (Irish) and “a little trapper” (Irish). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Scanlan is a variant of Scanlon. An origin associated with Scanlon is Irish.
Explained through its name family
Scanlan’s family of names
Scanlan has a related form in Scanlon.
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Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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