Behan
Behan is a surname of Irish origin that derives from "bee" which means "child" in Gaelic. The name may refer to:
- Billy Behan, Irish footballer
- Brian Behan, Irish writer, brother of Brendan and Dominic Behan
- Brendan Behan, Irish writer, brother of Brian and Dominic Behan
- Denis Behan, Irish footballer
- Dominic Behan, Irish writer, brother of Brendan and Brian Behan
- Janet Behan, English writer, daughter of Brian Behan
- Joe Behan, Irish politician
- John Behan
- John Clifford Valentine Behan, Australian academic
- Johnny Behan, American sheriff
- Margaret Behan, Cheyenne elder
- Paudge Behan, Irish actor, son of Brendan Behan's widow
- Petie Behan, American baseball player
- Simon Behan, Irish Gaelic footballer
- Stephen Behan, father of Brendan, Brian and Dominic Behan
- William J. Behan, American politician
