Kaan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kaan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
Kaan is a name with multiple possible origins, most familiar to English speakers as a variant of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Cian, meaning "ancient" or "enduring." However, in Turkish, Kaan (also spelled Kağan) means "ruler" or "khan," a title for a sovereign, making it a strong, cross-cultural choice. The Turkish variant has risen in popularity thanks to figures like Kaan Urgancıoğlu, the acclaimed Turkish actor known for his role in the drama series *Kara Para Aşk*, and Kaan Ayhan, the German-born Turkish footballer. In Scotland, the name bears no direct place connections but shares its phonetic root with the Scottish Gaelic "Cainnech" (meaning "handsome"), a link to the historical figure Saint Kenneth. A further note: Kaan has seen steady use in Scotland since the 2000s, reflecting growing cultural diversity.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #6383 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y