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Vukan

♂ Boy

Pronounced VOO-kahn /ˈvuː.kɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A Slavic name from 'vuk', 'wolf', borne by Vukan, a medieval Serbian grand prince. Strong and storied, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong Slavic name: Vukan comes from vuk, 'wolf' (said 'VOO-kahn'). Bold and storied.
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Origin MediumSlavic
MeaningA Slavic name from 'vuk', 'wolf', borne by Vukan, a medieval Serbian grand prince. Strong and storied, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#8863 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Vukan comes from the Slavic 'vuk', 'wolf', and was borne by a Serbian grand prince. It reads bold and storied — rare in the U.S. (said 'VOO-kahn').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Slavic families. Rare, bold, and storied.

Did you know? Vukan is a Slavic name from 'vuk', 'wolf' — carried by Vukan, a medieval Serbian grand prince, which we note honestly; a bold, storied name of the wild (said 'VOO-kahn').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Vukan — Slavic 'vuk' (wolf); Serbian grand prince Vukan

Variations

VukVukashinVukashen

Nicknames

VukKan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vukan mean?

Vukan is a Slavic name from 'vuk', 'wolf'; it was borne by a medieval Serbian grand prince.

How do you pronounce Vukan?

It's said VOO-kahn /ˈvuː.kɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vukan a boy or girl name?

Vukan is a boy's name.

How popular is Vukan?

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

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