Lan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #9372 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: lanah, lanee, laney, lanie, lanna, lannah, lannie, lanny
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Lan? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Lan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lan
What does the name Lan mean?
Lan means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Lan?
Lan has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Lan?
Lan ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Lan most popular?
Lan peaked in 1982 with 47 babies registered that year.
Is Lan a boy or girl name?
Lan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 29% of Lans are boys and 71% are girls.
How long has Lan been recorded?
Lan appears in birth records across 60 years — from 1948 through 2025.