Philant is an uncommon, distinctively spelled variant of the name Phelan, which originated from Ireland as an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Faoláin. The name Philant is believed to have been brought to England by Norman invaders in the 11th century, and it was later carried across the Atlantic during British colonization. It is often associated with individuals who bear unique or unusual names due to its rarity.
"Philant had 14 babies named Annually from 2009 to 2010, with 5 in 2009 and 9 in 2010."