Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Tan Updated January 18, 2026 by Jennifer M. Tan Gender: Male Origin: Vietnamese Meaning: New ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Tan? The name Tan is primarily a male name of Vietnamese origin that means New. People who like the name Tan also like: Fynn, Zelig, Falk, Palmer, Wally, Felix, Oma, Adelle, Adela, Olive, Amanda, Paola, Edie, Eva Names like Tan: Tim, Tino, Theon, Thana, Theotime, Thian, Tymon, Toni, Twon, Thanh, Thina, Timea, Tamah, Tina, Tyne, Tomomi, Timmy, Tanwen, Tomoya, Timon, Tatum, Tiana, Tuhina, Temeni, Tom, Temi, Timin, Tuyeni, Thom, Teman Stats for the Name Tan Tan is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Tan is currently not ranked in U.S. births