At a glance
- In short
- Xoan is a captivating and unique name for baby boys with Spanish and Galician origins. Pronounced ho-AHN in Spanish and sho-AHN in Galician.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #9,714 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,255 in 2023
- First recorded
- 2021
Meaning of Xoan
Xoan is a captivating and unique name for baby boys. Its origin can be traced back to both Spanish and Galician languages. In Spanish, Xoan is pronounced as ho-AHN (/xo̞ˈan/), while in Galician, it is pronounced as sho-AHN (/ʃoˈan/). The name Xoan has a strong association with the name Joan, which is widely recognized in various cultures. Although not yet popular in the United States, Xoan has shown a promising increase in popularity in recent years. In 2021, there were 5 recorded occurrences of this distinctive name, ranking it at 12,119th place. Choosing Xoan for your little one will undoubtedly set them apart with its intriguing sound and international flair.
How to pronounce Xoan
Spanish
- Pronounced ho-AHN /xo̞ˈan/
Galician
- Pronounced sho-AHN /ʃoˈan/
Popularity of Xoan in the U.S.
Notable people named Xoan
- Xoan M. Paredes is a Galician geographer, teacher and ordained druid.