Aslan
a-slan,
as-lan
US Popularity:2168
Origin:Turkish
Meaning:Lion
A striking name of Turkish origin, Aslan is a boy’s name that means “lion.” This powerful title is derived from Old Turkic and was used as an epithet for Turkish emperors in the Middle Ages. The name Aslan is best known from the famous novel series by C. S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia. The only character to appear in all seven books, the heroic lion Aslan is the king above all high kings and the suggested incarnation of Jesus Christ. Aslan is a wonderful name for a natural-born leader who will undoubtedly rock it with admirability and emerge victorious with humility in all of life’s challenges!
How Popular Is The Name Aslan?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Aslan is currently #1477 on The Bump
Boy:Aslan is currently #821 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Aslan is currently #2168 in U.S. births
Boy:Aslan is currently #1046 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#1046
in 2024
+ 127
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Aslan, April 2021
Britannica, Alp-Arslan: Seljuq sultan, February 2024
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