Lycan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LY-kan /ˈlaɪ.kæn/High

Meaning: From the Greek lykos, 'a wolf' (the root of lycanthrope, 'a wolf-man/werewolf'); a bold word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A wolf; a wolf-man: Lycan is a Greek-rooted word-name. Bold, edgy, and modern.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek lykos, 'a wolf' (the root of lycanthrope, 'a wolf-man/werewolf'); a bold word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#8067 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

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

Lycan comes from the Greek lykos, 'a wolf' (the root of lycanthrope, 'a wolf-man/werewolf'; a bold word-name; we note the word-name). A bold, edgy name (said 'LY-kan').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-wolf at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Lycan comes from the Greek lykos, 'a wolf' (the root of lycanthrope, 'a wolf-man/werewolf') — a bold, edgy word-name (we note the word-name; said 'LY-kan').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Lycan — word-name

Variations

LykanLycaon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lycan mean?

Lycan is a Greek-rooted word-name — 'a wolf; a wolf-man' (from lykos, 'wolf'). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Lycan?

It's said LY-kan /ˈlaɪ.kæn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lycan a boy or girl name?

Lycan is a boy's name here.

How popular is Lycan?

Lycan is a very rare name in the U.S.