Tan
Meaning
"new, fresh"
Origin: Vietnamese
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #11,979
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Tan
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"new, fresh"
Origin: Vietnamese
Wlliam is more popular, ranked #11792 vs #11979 for Tan.
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Wlliam is more popular, ranked #11792 compared to Tan at #11979 in the United States.
Tan means "new, fresh" (Vietnamese origin).
Tan is primarily a boy name. Wlliam is primarily a boy name.