Lam vs Tan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lam

Boy #12,039 Most Popular

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Boy #11,979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"new, fresh"

Origin: Vietnamese

Vietnamese Chinese Malay Thai

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Lam Rank #12,039

Tan Rank #11,979

Tan is more popular, ranked #11979 vs #12039 for Lam.

Is Lam or Tan more popular?

Tan is more popular, ranked #11979 compared to Lam at #12039 in the United States.

What do Lam and Tan mean?

Tan means "new, fresh" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Lam and Tan boy or girl names?

Lam is primarily a boy name. Tan is primarily a boy name.