Susan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Susan Name at a Glance

Name	Susan
Meaning	Variant of Susannah: Graceful lily.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Susan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Susan means “Variant of Susannah: Graceful lily”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Susan Name Origin

Our database records Susan under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Susan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Susan is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Susan

When considering Susan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.