name
Scanlon
SKAN-luhn
Scanlon (name) means a surname of Irish origin. Example: “Scanlon emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s.”
name
1
A surname of Irish origin.
"Scanlon emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s."
Word forms
Scanlons plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Scanlon”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s.
Etymology
An anglicized form of Irish Ó Scannláin, "descendant of Scannlán."
Rhymes for Scanlon
See all rhymes for Scanlon →Frequently asked questions
What does “Scanlon” mean?
The word “Scanlon” means a surname of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce “Scanlon”?
“Scanlon” is pronounced SKAN-luhn (/ˈskænlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scanlon” in a sentence?
Here is “Scanlon” used in a sentence: “Scanlon emigrated from Ireland in the 1890s.”
What part of speech is “Scanlon”?
“Scanlon” is a name.
Where does the word “Scanlon” come from?
The word “Scanlon” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of Irish Ó Scannláin, "descendant of Scannlán.".
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include Scanlon: