Kaan
A boys’ name of Turkish origin, meaning respected ruler; khan.
Kaan by the numbers
In 2025, 23 babies in England and Wales were named Kaan. In the US, 32 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 38 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Kaan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Kianancient or enduring263 in England and Wales (2025)
- Kiaanancient or eternal; a form of Kian106 in England and Wales (2025)
- Kainspear; a variant spelling of Kane or Cain167 in the US (2017)
- Kyanlittle dark one; a form of Kieran132 in the US (2017)
- Kanannest or place of reeds18 in England and Wales (2025)
- Keansmall keen one; a form of Keane4 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Kaan
Names that are said the same way as Kaan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Kanewarrior; tribute940 in the US (2017)
- Cainacquired possession262 in the US (2017)
- Kainespear; a variant of Cain or Kane200 in the US (2017)
- Kaynespear warrior; modern spelling of cain or kane80 in the US (2017)
- Cainea form of Cain; acquired or possession64 in the US (2017)
- Cansoul or spirit6 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean honour
Like Kaan, each of these has honour in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Anthonypriceless, of inestimable worth8,810 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Antoniopriceless or worthy; form of Antonius2,470 in the US (2017)
- Aryanoble; honorable; aryan2,201 in the US (2017)
- Harveybattle worthy or combat worthy372 in England and Wales (2025)
- Tonypriceless, worthy; a form of Anthony514 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a king or ruler
Like Kaan, each of these has a king or ruler in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 in the US (2017)
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 in England and Wales (2025)
- Reaganlittle king3,211 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Kaan
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