Sloan

Meaning of Sloan

Sloan means "raider" or "warrior."

Sloan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sloan

Sloan has cooled off, slipping to #840 in 2025, down from a peak of #571 in 2021.

Notable people named Sloan

• Sloane Stephens
  Professional tennis player
• Sloane Crosley
  American author and essayist
• Sloane Barnett
  American actress
• Sloane Tanen
  American artist and author
• Sloane Ranger
  British social stereotype

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Questions about the name Sloan

What does the name Sloan mean?

Sloan means sloan means "raider" or "warrior.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Sloan a boy's or a girl's name?

Sloan is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sloan?

In 2025, Sloan ranked #840 for girls, down from #762 the year before.

When was Sloan most popular?

Sloan peaked at #571 in 2021.