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Shan

“God is gracious” — Welsh

BoyWelsh1 syllable

About Shan

Shan appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Shan has Welsh origin. A standardized meaning is not consistently documented across public sources.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginWelsh
Syllables1

Popularity in the U.S.

Shan is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 boys.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shan mean?

Shan is commonly linked to the meaning God is gracious and is associated with Welsh roots.

Is Shan a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Shan is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 boys.