Nikolaj vs Tan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tan

Boy #11,979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"new, fresh"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Malay Thai

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,979
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nikolaj Rank #11,816
Tan Rank #11,979

Nikolaj is more popular, ranked #11816 vs #11979 for Tan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nikolaj ___

No pairings available yet.

Tan ___

  • Tan Minh
  • Tan Hung
  • Tan Phuc
  • Tan Duc
  • Tan Huy

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tan

Lan Van Minh Thu Hai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nikolaj or Tan more popular?

Nikolaj is more popular, ranked #11816 compared to Tan at #11979 in the United States.

What do Nikolaj and Tan mean?

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

Are Nikolaj and Tan boy or girl names?

Nikolaj is primarily a boy name. Tan is primarily a boy name.

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