Boy name
The name San: origin, pronunciation & popularity
San is a male name, with men representing 100% of recorded bearers. It consists of a single syllable, San. The median birth year among recorded bearers falls in the 1960s, and Sani and Sam are similar names readers can compare.
About the name San
- Popularity
- #4,491
- 4 occurrences in our data sample
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- 100% of recorded bearers are male
- Syllables
- San
- 1 syllable · 3 letters
- Generation
- 1960s
- median birth year of recorded bearers (1961)
- Notable people
- 1
- San Salvador
Names like San, with their meanings
How to pronounce San
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /san/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮔ᮪ |
Is San a boy’s name?
Yes, San is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
San ranks #4,491 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like San
Famous people named San
- San Salvador
FAQ about the name San
Is San a boy’s name?
Yes, San is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does San have?
San has 1 syllable (San) and 3 letters.
Which names are similar to San?
Similar-sounding names include Sani (exalted, splendid), Sam (god has heard), Sian (wise) and Sean (god is gracious).
How popular is the name San?
San ranks #4,491 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named San?
Notable people named San include San Salvador.
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