Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Graceful or beautiful, Nickname for John, Light, Beloved
Pronunciation: Chan, tʃæn, CH AE N
Popularity Rank: #1,497
Originating from Chinese, the name Chan means 'graceful' or 'beautiful' in Cantonese. It is often used as a surname in Chinese culture but can also be a given name for both males and females.
The name Chan is of Chinese origin and means Graceful or beautiful, Nickname for John, Light, Beloved, At Peace, Given by God, God Gifted. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Chan is commonly found in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Chan
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): tʃæn
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH AE N
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Chan is recorded 44,530 times globally, ranking it as the 1,497th most common name worldwide.
Chan is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 17,581 occurrences, making it the 1th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Chan is found among 1 in every 24 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #1 | 1 : 24 |
| Malaysia | #32 | 1 : 158 |
| Singapore | #20 | 1 : 121 |
| Macao | #1 | 1 : 78 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,239 | 1 : 2,106 |
| United States of America | #2,744 | 1 : 1,640 |
| China | #149 | 1 : 252 |
| France | #2,957 | 1 : 2,592 |
| Kuwait | #882 | 1 : 1,382 |
| United Kingdom | #2,025 | 1 : 1,229 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 12, 2024 10:55 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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