Chan

At a Glance

Meaning

Chinese surname 陳, 'to display or exhibit'; in Khmer, 'moon'

Origin

Ambiguous — Chinese surname (romanization of 陳 Chen or 詹 Zhan) or Khmer name element (चन्द, related to 'moon'); no Hebrew connection attested

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

CHANListen

Chan is a clean, modern, gender-neutral name, pronounced CHAN. As a Chinese surname, 陳, it carries the sense 'to display or exhibit,' and in Khmer it means 'moon.' Its roots are ambiguous: it may be a romanization of the Chinese surnames 陳 (Chen) or 詹 (Zhan), or it may come from a Khmer name element related to 'moon.'

Meaning & Origin of Chan

Meaning: Chinese surname 陳, 'to display or exhibit'; in Khmer, 'moon'.

Origin: ambiguous — Chinese surname (romanization of 陳 Chen or 詹 Zhan) or Khmer name element (चन्द, related to 'moon'); no Hebrew connection attested.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Chan

Popularity of Chan

In U.S. Social Security data, Chan peaked at #1779 in 1965, when 20 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #11143, with 6 babies, so it's a rare name today.

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FAQ

What does the name Chan mean?

Chinese surname 陳, ‘to display or exhibit’; in Khmer, ‘moon’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Chan?

Chan is pronounced CHAN (IPA: /ˈtʃæn/).

Is Chan a popular name right now?

Chan peaked at #1779 in 1965 and is ranked #11143 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)

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