Chan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chan Name at a Glance

Name	Chan
Meaning	Right.
Origin	Vietnamese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Chan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chan means “Right”. 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.

Chan Name Origin

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

Is Chan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Chan

When considering Chan 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.