US Popularity:25524
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God was compassionate
Show baby a little compassion by giving them the name Chanan! A masculine name of Hebrew  origin, Chanan means “God was compassionate.” A choice like this will definitely keep your little cherub connected to their faith. Baby Chanan can also learn a lot about how important compassion is in everyday life and to always lead with love. This name is somewhat of a hidden gem, but your little darling is sure to bring it back into popularity. Some fun nicknames include Cee, Chan, and Nannie.

How Popular Is The Name Chanan?

U.S. Births

Overall:Chanan is currently #25524 in U.S. births
Boy:Chanan is currently #12382 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#12382
in 2025
- 2461
from 2019
In comparison to the previous year's data

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