Novan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Champion; noble; descendant of a chariot fighter
Origin: Irish Gaelic — from Ó Nualláin, from nuall (famous, noble, chariot fighter)
Popularity: Ranked #11623 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nolan. Shares the meaning 'Champion; noble; descendant of a chariot fighter.'
Similar names: novani, novian, noan, nova, novaa, novaleen, novalina, novalyn
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Novan? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Novan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Novan
What does the name Novan mean?
Novan means “Champion; noble; descendant of a chariot fighter” from Irish Gaelic — from Ó Nualláin, from nuall (famous, noble, chariot fighter) roots.
What is the origin of the name Novan?
Novan has Irish Gaelic — from Ó Nualláin, from nuall (famous, noble, chariot fighter) origin. The traditional meaning is “Champion; noble; descendant of a chariot fighter”.
How popular is Novan?
Novan ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
Is Novan a boy or girl name?
Novan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Novans in registered births are male.
Is the name Novan rising or falling in popularity?
Novan has risen 2490 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13185 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Novan been recorded?
Novan appears in birth records across 7 years — from 2016 through 2025.