Kuan vs Nghia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kuan

Boy #12,612 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"generous, magnanimous"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,612
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kuan

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Popularity Comparison

Kuan Rank #12,612
Nghia Rank #12,601

Nghia is more popular, ranked #12601 vs #12612 for Kuan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kuan ___

  • Kuan Wei
  • Kuan Ming
  • Kuan Lee
  • Kuan David
  • Kuan Alexander

Nghia ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kuan or Nghia more popular?

Nghia is more popular, ranked #12601 compared to Kuan at #12612 in the United States.

What do Kuan and Nghia mean?

Kuan means "generous, magnanimous" (Chinese origin).

Are Kuan and Nghia boy or girl names?

Kuan is primarily a boy name. Nghia is primarily a boy name.

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