Gan
Meaning
bold and brave
Origin
Chinese
Pronunciation
/ɡæn/
Traits associated with the name Gan:
Dogs named Gan tend to be brave, and loving. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Gan?
Naming your dog Gan suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to your pet and want to give them a name that is meaningful to you.
Is Gan a good dog name?
Gan is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Gan isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Gan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Gan was, in the past month, the 5365th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Gan is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Gan was viewed 34 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Gan's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Gan is most adored in Virginia, California and New Jersey.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Tennessee, Iowa and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gan.
Gan is found in these categories:
chinese
Gan refers to a group of Chinese dialects spoken in Jiangxi province.
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