Tan vs Wlliam

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

Tan Rank #11,979
Wlliam Rank #11,792

Wlliam is more popular, ranked #11792 vs #11979 for Tan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Tan ___

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

Wlliam ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Tan

Lan Van Minh Thu Hai

If you choose Wlliam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tan or Wlliam more popular?

Wlliam is more popular, ranked #11792 compared to Tan at #11979 in the United States.

What do Tan and Wlliam mean?

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

Are Tan and Wlliam boy or girl names?

Tan is primarily a boy name. Wlliam is primarily a boy name.

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