Bohan

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOH-han /ˈboʊ.hæn/Medium

Meaning: Bohan appears across routes: a romanized Chinese given name (elements can carry 'abundant; vast'), and separately the Irish surname Bohan/Boughan. As a first name its route is layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of layered routes: Bohan spans a Chinese given name and an Irish surname (said 'BOH-han'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowChinese, Irish

MeaningBohan appears across routes: a romanized Chinese given name (elements can carry 'abundant; vast'), and separately the Irish surname Bohan/Boughan. As a first name its route is layered.

U.S. rank (2024)#11092 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 83

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bohan carries more than one thread: a romanized Chinese given name and the Irish surname Bohan. As a first name the source is layered, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'BOH-han').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, layered, and distinctive.

Did you know? Bohan reads across cultures - a romanized Chinese given name (elements near 'abundant; vast') and an Irish surname - so its route is layered, which we note (said 'BOH-han').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Bohan — Chinese given name / Irish surname; routes layered

Variations

BohanBohannBohen

Nicknames

BoHan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bohan mean?

Bohan has layered routes - a Chinese given name and an Irish surname. The exact source is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Bohan?

It's said BOH-han /ˈboʊ.hæn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bohan a boy or girl name?

Bohan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Bohan?

Bohan is a rare name in the U.S.