Xan
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Xan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 132 babies have been named Xan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Xan is past its peak , currently ranked #21,085 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,085
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Xan
Xan is a boy name .
Is Xan a boy or girl name? Xan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,085 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,511. Xan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Xan is currently ranked #21,085 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Xan include Xander, Xane . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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