Boy name
The name Nan: origin, pronunciation & popularity
Nan is a masculine given name consisting of a single syllable, Nan. Male bearers account for 100% of those recorded. The median birth year of recorded bearers falls in the 1970s, while Nur and Nanda are similar names for readers to compare.
About the name Nan
- Popularity
- #2,556
- 7 occurrences in our data sample
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- 100% of recorded bearers are male
- Syllables
- Nan
- 1 syllable · 3 letters
- Generation
- 1970s
- median birth year of recorded bearers (1976)
Names like Nan, with their meanings
How to pronounce Nan
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nan/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮔ᮪ |
Is Nan a boy’s name?
Yes, Nan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nan ranks #2,556 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nan
FAQ about the name Nan
Is Nan a boy’s name?
Yes, Nan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Nan have?
Nan has 1 syllable (Nan) and 3 letters.
Which names are similar to Nan?
Similar-sounding names include Nur (light, illuminating radiance), Nanda (joy, delight), Nata (ruler, protector) and Nor (light, radiance).
How popular is the name Nan?
Nan ranks #2,556 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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