Phan
Pronunciation: [ f-AN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 20 babies have been named Phan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,643 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,643
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Phan is also used as a girl name, ranked #58530.
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English origin
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Old High German origin
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About the Name Phan
Phan is a boy name .
Is Phan a boy or girl name? Phan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,643 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,530. Phan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Phan is currently ranked #21,643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Phan include Pharaoh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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