boy's name
Wilan
wee-LAHN
- Origin Seediq
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 135
Wilan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Wilan is a name of Seediq origin.
- Peaked in France in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Wilan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Wilan?
In 2025, Wilan was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wilan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wilan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wilan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wilan
- Pronunciation wee-LAHN
Sibling Names for Wilan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wilan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wilan
Is Wilan a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wilan?
Wilan has 2 syllables.
When was Wilan most popular?
Wilan peaked in 2013, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Wilan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Wilan currently ranks #4,351 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.