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Xan

What does Xan mean?

Xan Pronunciation of Xan as a boys' name is of Greek origin, and the name Xan means "man's defender". Xan is an alternate form of Sander (German, Greek): respelling of Alexander. Xan is also a derivative of Xander (Greek).

ENDS WITH -an

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, defender

Variations

ALTERNATIVE FORM VIA SANDER, XANDER Xandro

CREATIVE FORMS
(male)

(female)


MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Xan Jose (X.J.), ..

How popular is Xan?

Xan is an uncommonly occurring first name for males. Xan is an equally uncommon surname for all people. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Which version is better?

The only prominent alternative form of Xan (UNLISTED) is Xander (#171 LAST YEAR). Adoption of this form of Xan was widespread among parents less than a decade ago (USAGE OF 0.13%) and has remained as widespread to this day (USAGE 0.13%, 3.8%). (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)



Top 2000 baby names ranking of Xander in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Xan and related baby names outside U.S.

Similar Names

Xan is alike in pronunciation to Cian, Seann, Swain, Swayn, Swen, Syon, Zain, Zaine, Zan, Zane, Zann, Zayne and Zion. Other recommended sound-alike names are Ban, Dan, Ean, Han, Ian, Jan, Man, Tan and Van. These names tend to be more commonly used than Xan.

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