Xan

zan

Diminutive of Alexander

"defending men"

Xan Origin and Meaning

The name Xan is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "defending men".

With the plethora of Alexes around, Xan (and Xander) have emerged as hot new nicknames for Alexander. Xan also stands well on its own. It can be found--not surprisingly--in several computer games.

Xan Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1958 on Nameberry

Xan Popularity

• 1958 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Xan

• Lil Xan stage name of Diego Leanos, American rapper
• Xan stage name of Amadou Isaacs, Canadian electronic dance music producer
• Xan Richard Anders Windsor Baron Culloden (b. 2007), son of Alexander, Earl of Ulster
• Alexandra "Xan" Cassavetes American actress and director; daughter of director John Cassavetes

Xan in Pop Culture

• Xanthippe "Xan" Voorhees female character on TV's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"
• Xan character from the computer game "Baldur's Gate"
• Xan boss from computer game series "Unreal Tournament"
• Xan monster in the computer game "NetHack"
• Xan character in book/film "The Children of Men"
• Xan ancient race in the online game "Anarchy Online"
• "Xan " book by Patrick Tilley on alien invasion
• Xan slang term for Xanax
• "Xan Irelia" the full name of the Ionian Champion, Irelia, in League of Legends