Xuan
Pronunciation: [ zhw-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Xuan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 25 babies have been named Xuan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Xuan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,581 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,581
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Xuan is also used as a girl name, ranked #22113.
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About the Name Xuan
Xuan is a boy name .
Is Xuan a boy or girl name? Xuan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,581 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,113. Xuan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Xuan is currently ranked #11,581 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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