Chan

Q: Is Chan a boy or girl name?

Chan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #64486, and as a boy name it ranks #17095.

Q: How popular is the name Chan?

Chan is ranked #64486 in popularity for girl names.

Q: What girl names are similar to Chan?

Chan pairs well with Maresa, Reeca, Shon, and Tashari in style and sound.

Q: Are there other spellings for Chan?

Related spellings include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, and Charli.

Pronunciation: [ ch-AN ]

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Girl Name #64,486 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chan is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-AN.

Parents who love the name Chan often also consider Maresa, Brennda, Shon .

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Popularity Over Time

#64,486

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #64,486
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Charlotte #4 Charlie #140 Charlee #398 Charli #524 Chaya #599 Chana #673 Charley #729 Charleigh #763

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Also a Boy Name

Chan is also used as a boy name, ranked #17095.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chan

Is Chan a boy or girl name?

Chan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64486. As a boy name, it is ranked #17095. Chan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Chan?

Chan is pronounced ch-AN.

How popular is the name Chan?

Chan is currently ranked #64486 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Chan a common or rare name?

Chan is an uncommon name, ranked #64486 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

What girl names are similar to Chan?

Chan pairs well with Maresa, Reeca, Shon, Tashari in style and sound.

Are there other spellings for Chan?

Related spellings include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli.

About the Name Chan

Chan is a girl name .

Is Chan a boy or girl name? Chan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,486 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,095. Chan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Chan is currently ranked #64,486 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Chan include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Chaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.