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Khan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAHN /ˈkɑn/Medium

Meaning: From a Central Asian title — Khan, 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' (as borne by Genghis Khan); a title-name; we note the titleLow

In 30 seconds: A ruler; a leader; a lord: Khan is a Turkic title. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'KAHN').
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Origin LowTurkic, Mongolian
MeaningFrom a Central Asian title — Khan, 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' (as borne by Genghis Khan); a title-name; we note the title
U.S. rank (2025)#7442 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319662025

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

Khan comes from a Central Asian title — Khan, 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' (as borne by Genghis Khan); it is also a very common South Asian Muslim surname (we note the title). A crisp, strong name (said 'KAHN').

In the U.S. it appears as a first name and surname. Rare as a first name, a-ruler-and-a-lord at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Khan means 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord/leader' — a Central Asian title borne by Genghis Khan and his successors, and a common South Asian surname — a crisp, strong title-name (we note the title; said 'KAHN').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Khan — title noted

Variations

KahnChan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khan mean?

Khan is a Central Asian title — 'a ruler; a sovereign; a lord' (as borne by Genghis Khan). We note the title.

How do you pronounce Khan?

It's said KAHN /ˈkɑn/ — one syllable.

Is Khan a boy or girl name?

Khan is a boy's name.

How popular is Khan?

Khan is a rare first name in the U.S.

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