Scan
Pronunciation: [ sk-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Scan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 16 babies have been named Scan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Scan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,618 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,618
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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View all →Scottish Gaelic origin
"from the manse, house near the church"
#30,703 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"variant of Darren: great, large"
#30,764 in US
Old High German origin
"bright fame, famous brilliance"
#30,533 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"ruler of the world"
#30,596 in US
Sanskrit origin
"auspicious, divine"
#30,760 in US
Scandinavian origin
"from the north, northern settlement"
#30,785 in US
American origin
"modern invented name"
#30,783 in US
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About the Name Scan
Scan is a boy name .
Scan is currently ranked #30,618 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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