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Xan

Boy Name day: April 22
Xan is a short form of Alex: on birth records it is written Alex (286,235 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Alex page. Also a short form of Xander.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: the defender or protector of men.
Short form of Alexander, from the Greek 'Aléxandros,' made up of 'aléxein' (to defend, protect) and 'anér/andrós' (man): 'he who protects men.'

Name day for Xan

April 22

Why this day? Xan is a short form of Alex, and shares its name day.

Xan is celebrated in France and Spain on June 24; the United States on April 22; Brazil on February 26.

The story of the name Xan

Xan is a short form of Alex. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — the defender or protector of men, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, Xan is rarely written as such: the Xans are Alexs (286,235 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alex page. Xan is also a short form of Xander.

Frequently asked questions about Xan

What does Xan mean?

Xan is a short form of Alex, which means the defender or protector of men.

When is Xan's name day?

April 22, together with Alex: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Xan a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alex.

Xan's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Xan

Top 10

  1. Vivian93%
  2. Gladys93%
  3. Maxine93%
  4. June92%
  5. Shirley92%
  6. Clara91%
  7. Eva90%
  8. Joyce89%
  9. Pauline86%
  10. Dora86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Lillie46%
  3. Agnes47%
  4. Mildred52%
  5. Myrtle56%
  6. Margie57%
  7. Annie57%
  8. Anna57%
  9. Marguerite57%
  10. Margaret57%

Love potential for Xan

Top 10

  1. Jeanette85%
  2. Vivian82%
  3. Doris81%
  4. Shirley79%
  5. Betty79%
  6. Pauline77%
  7. Gladys76%
  8. Loretta76%
  9. Nellie76%
  10. Joyce74%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Alice45%
  3. Annie47%
  4. Anna47%
  5. Jean49%
  6. Viola49%
  7. Jennie49%
  8. Joan49%
  9. Ethel50%
  10. Agnes51%

Professional potential for Xan

Top 10

  1. Marian83%
  2. Bertha81%
  3. Norma81%
  4. Pearl81%
  5. Anna78%
  6. Annie78%
  7. Lorraine78%
  8. Frances78%
  9. Agnes77%
  10. Sylvia77%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada43%
  2. Maxine45%
  3. Lillie50%
  4. Joan52%
  5. Mae52%
  6. Jennie52%
  7. Jean52%
  8. Thelma53%
  9. Marjorie54%
  10. Leona55%

Crush potential for Xan

Top 10

  1. Vivian96%
  2. Shirley96%
  3. Betty96%
  4. Gladys94%
  5. Joyce93%
  6. Ruby92%
  7. Pauline92%
  8. Priscilla91%
  9. Juanita91%
  10. Maxine91%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes42%
  2. Ruth42%
  3. Norma45%
  4. Annie48%
  5. Anna48%
  6. Gertrude49%
  7. Bertha50%
  8. Genevieve52%
  9. Mildred53%
  10. Hattie54%
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