The nameXan
Xan is a short boy's name, the Galician form of John.
- Boy's name
- Galician
Meaning
It comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious"; it is also used as a short form of Alexander.
Origin
Galician.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Xan
Xan in France
Xan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 275 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Xan. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Xan in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Xan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xan mean?
It comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious"; it is also used as a short form of Alexander.
What is the origin of the name Xan?
Galician.
Is Xan a girl's or a boy's name?
Xan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Xan?
Variants and related names of Xan include Alexander, Alexandre and Jean.