Zan
Zan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious, or defender of man.
Origin and history
Zan is a rare masculine name used in the United States, often functioning as a short form of Alexander or John, or as a standalone name with Slavic roots. In Slovene and Croatian contexts, Žan corresponds to the French Jean, deriving ultimately from the Hebrew name John. It remains a distinctive, short, and uncommon choice in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
659 babies in the United States have been named Zan since 1880. It ranks #4017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 29 |
| 1940-1950 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 148 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Zan
- Zan Franke: Game Developer, Artist
Fun facts
- In several Slavic languages, Žan serves as the native variant of the French name Jean.
- Fewer than 700 male births have been recorded under the exact name Zan in the U.S. since 1880.