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Kaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAHN /ˈkɑn/High

Meaning: From Turkish kağan/kaan, 'khan of khans, supreme ruler' — the steppe emperor's titleHigh

In 30 seconds: An emperor's title in one breath: Kaan is the Turkic 'khan of khans' — steppe sovereignty distilled. Modern Turkey's favorite throne-name.
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Origin HighTurkish
MeaningFrom Turkish kağan/kaan, 'khan of khans, supreme ruler' — the steppe emperor's title
U.S. rank (2025)#3344 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 894

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919822025

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

Kaan comes from Turkish kağan — 'khan of khans, supreme ruler', the highest steppe title. A popular modern Turkish boys' name, it wears imperial history one syllable at a time.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish-heritage families. Rare, sovereign at the root, and compact.

Did you know? Kaan descends from kağan — the title above khan — the word Genghis answered to; Turkish parents hand the empire to toddlers daily.
Overall data confidence 82%
Turkish references — kağan — etymology

Variations

KaganKhanKahan

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kaan Urgancıoğlu (1984-)
    Turkish actor known for his roles in popular TV series including Ezel and Kuzey Güney

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaan mean?

Kaan is Turkish for 'khan of khans, supreme ruler'.

How do you pronounce Kaan?

It's said KAHN /ˈkɑn/ — a single syllable.

Is Kaan a boy or girl name?

Kaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaan?

Kaan is a rare name in the U.S. and popular in Turkey.

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