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The baby name Stan is a Boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced STAN.

Stan is English, Old English in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Origin: English, Old English
Pronunciation: STAN

What is the meaning of the name Stan ?

The baby name Stan is a boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced STAN.

Stan is English, Old English in Origin.

Stan is chiefly an English short form of Stanley, a surname and given name taken from English place-names. The place-name is Old English in origin, built from stān, stone, and lēah, a woodland clearing or meadow; Domesday Book spellings such as Stanlei and Stanelei show the medieval form behind modern Stanley. As a clipped pet form, Stan carries the inherited literal sense of stone clearing or stony meadow rather than a separate lexical meaning.

The name was most visible in English-speaking countries as a familiar form of Stanley, especially in the mid twentieth century; public bearers include Stan Laurel, Stan Musial, Stan Lee, and Stan Kenton. In Slavic contexts, Stan can also shorten Stanislav or Polish Stanisław, a separate formation from the Slavic root associated with standing or becoming. Recent use in the United States is sparse, while Dutch and Belgian rankings show modest contemporary use as an independent short name.

Stan has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Stan

Stan Wawrinka Actor · Born 1985 · Switzerland Stan Wawrinka is a Swiss professional tennis player known for winning three Grand Slam singles titles: the Australian Open in 2014, the French Open in 2015, and the US Open in 2016. He is famous for his powerful backhand and has been a consistent presence in the top ranks of men's tennis. Stan Mikita Athlete · Born 1940 · Canada Stan Mikita was a Canadian ice hockey player best known for his time with the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL. He was a skilled center and won the Hart Trophy twice as the league's most valuable player. Mikita was also instrumental in the Blackhawks' 1961 Stanley Cup victory. Stanisław Mikulski Actor · Born 1929 · Poland Stanisław Mikulski was a Polish actor best known for his role as Hans Kloss in the popular television series 'Stawka większa niż życie'. Born in 1929, he became a household name in Poland and appeared in several films and theater productions throughout his career.
Stan Brakhage Actor · Born 1933 · United States Stan Brakhage was an influential American filmmaker known for his avant-garde and experimental films. He is best known for works like 'Dog Star Man' and 'Mothlight', which challenged traditional storytelling and visual techniques. Stanisław Tym Actor · Born 1937 · Poland Stanisław Tym is a Polish actor and comedian best known for his role in the classic comedy film 'Rejs' (The Cruise). Born in 1937, he has been a significant figure in Polish cinema and theater, often remembered for his sharp wit and satirical performances. Stanislas Merhar Actor · Born 1971 · France Stanislas Merhar is a French actor best known for his role in the film 'Dry Cleaning', which earned him the César Award for Most Promising Actor in 1999. He has also appeared in 'The Officers' Ward' and 'The Beautiful Person', showcasing his versatility across different genres.

Stan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2016 #1 — 760
BW 0 #18 2 960
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
GE 0 #44 1 997
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
KZ 0 #93 2 1,452
TW 0 #95 9 4,523
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
BW Boys 0 #125 25 4,685
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
Belgium Boys 2024 #131 58 401
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
NL Boys 0 #139 3,062 5,873
LT Boys 0 #146 6 2,166
RS Boys 0 #150 5 2,277
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
TW Boys 0 #159 88 7,111
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
MT Boys 0 #174 6 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
CZ 0 #179 8 3,154
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
BG Boys 0 #198 22 3,850
LU Boys 0 #204 15 4,970
MO Boys 0 #206 18 5,842
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
PL Boys 0 #210 140 6,459
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
NA Boys 0 #222 14 6,830
IR 0 #223 9 4,221
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
SG 0 #243 27 11,010
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
NG 0 #247 18 5,926
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
CZ Boys 0 #250 55 6,530
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Boys 0 #253 7 3,997
NL 0 #258 139 2,481
CN Boys 0 #261 60 9,639
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #273 17 6,578
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
France Boys 2021 #280 112 2,865
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
JM Boys 0 #286 8 6,876
HR Girls 0 #291 4 3,687
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
Canada Boys 2022 #306 5 2,557
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
MY 0 #316 15 12,352
HK 0 #321 28 8,483
DK Boys 0 #325 8 7,401
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
GH Boys 0 #330 16 8,138
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
MU Boys 0 #337 21 8,477
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PH Boys 0 #346 38 11,440
RU Boys 0 #348 161 12,621
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
PL Girls 0 #356 9 5,096
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
PT Boys 0 #375 7 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
ZA 0 #395 53 14,421
HK Boys 0 #397 134 12,905
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
Austria Boys 0 #415 28 2,180
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
CR Boys 0 #439 49 10,188
CM Boys 0 #441 110 12,054
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
IR Boys 0 #503 50 10,162
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #518 6 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
ZA Boys 0 #526 978 25,619
PS Boys 0 #531 18 10,655
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
SG Boys 0 #552 146 17,960
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
NG Boys 0 #572 470 16,906
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
IL Boys 0 #586 22 10,983
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
IT 0 #672 43 4,183
Finland Boys 2026 #676 7 3,552
QA Boys 0 #684 24 18,093
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
KW Boys 0 #758 12 18,755
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
Germany Boys 0 #766 187 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #778 154 5,610
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #827 12 4,949
PE Boys 0 #847 32 14,506
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
EG Boys 0 #870 17 15,035
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
MY Boys 0 #875 238 25,439
CO Boys 0 #880 41 15,656
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
NL Girls 0 #932 24 5,933
MX Boys 0 #942 41 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #943 41 5,561
IN Boys 0 #984 18 16,750
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
IT Boys 0 #996 488 10,046
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,040 53 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
MA 0 #1,082 47 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,126 16 25,928
DZ 0 #1,132 45 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
IT Girls 0 #1,180 268 9,415
TR 0 #1,192 20 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,539 76 28,008

Stan is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Belgium
Flanders, Belgium
United States
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Stan

Stan is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Stan is a one syllable name, pronounced STAN.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Stanley and Stanly.
Yes, very popular — Stan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Stan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2016).
Yes — 11 notable people named Stan are in our database, including Stan Wawrinka (Actor), Stan Mikita (Athlete), Stanisław Mikulski (Actor).