Irish boy name
Eunan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Eunan means little adam. From the Irish Adhamhnán, a diminutive of Adam
Eunan is the anglicised form of Adhamhnán, which is a diminutive of Adam. The best known bearer is Saint Adomnán, a ninth abbot of Iona and the biographer of Saint Colmcille. His name is linked especially to Donegal and the Raphoe diocese, where Saint Eunan is patron. The name is pronounced YOO-nan and is straightforward for English speakers. Eunan is a quiet traditional option that has special resonance in the northwest of Ireland. It suits those who enjoy a saintly name that is a little unusual.
Variants of Eunan
AdomnánAdamnanEunánEunan
Eunan popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2019 Eunan ranked #725 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eunan mean?
Eunan means "little adam". From the Irish Adhamhnán, a diminutive of Adam.
How do you pronounce Eunan?
Eunan is pronounced YOO-nan.
What is the origin of Eunan?
Eunan is of Irish origin. From the Irish Adhamhnán, a diminutive of Adam.