| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | Chinese, Hebrew, Russian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Yan |
Short, sharp, and internationally accessible, this one-syllable powerhouse delivers impact with remarkable efficiency. The simplicity is deceptive—beneath the brevity lies a name with genuine substance and cross-cultural appeal. It's easy to spell, impossible to mispronounce, and memorable in its directness. Parents choosing this name value efficiency and international accessibility, understanding that in our global world, a name that translates easily across languages is invaluable. The strong consonants give it a decisive quality, suggesting confidence and clarity. It's masculine without being aggressive, simple without being simplistic. This name works exceptionally well in multilingual families or international communities where pronunciation ease matters. The lack of obvious nicknames means it remains consistent throughout life, offering stability in identity. It pairs beautifully with longer middle or last names, providing balance in the full name structure. While uncommon in some regions, it's recognized globally, offering uniqueness without confusion. The name carries well in professional settings despite its brevity—sometimes less truly is more. For families seeking maximum functionality with cross-cultural versatility, for those who appreciate minimalist elegance, this name proves that great things come in small packages.
| Y |
| Yannie |
| Yang |
| Yanni |
| Y-man |
| Yan Zibei | Chinese swimmer |
| Yan Kusadasi | Russian actor |
| Yan Gomes | Brazilian baseball player |
| Yan Bingtao | Chinese snooker player |
| Yan Lianke | Chinese writer |
| Yan Cabral | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Yan Kippur | Israeli musician |
| Yan Zhang | Chinese physicist |
| Yan Xuetong | Chinese political scientist |
| Yan Pei-Ming | Chinese-French painter |
| Yan Nascimbene | Italian illustrator |
| Yan Delaure | Belgian cyclist |
| Yan Bokhoven | Dutch composer |
| Yan Ruisheng | Chinese diplomat |
| Yan Burelle | Canadian musician |
| Yan Duyvendak | Swiss-Dutch artist |
| Yan Liping | Chinese archaeologist |
| Yan Wai Yin | Hong Kong filmmaker |
| Yan Aung | Burmese politician |
| Yan Lei | Chinese contemporary artist |
| Yan Solo | Star Wars character |
| Yan Starkiller | Star Wars character |
| Yan Snow | Game of Thrones character |
| Yan Kent | Superman character |
| Yan Potter | Harry Potter character |
| Yan Odinson | Marvel Comics character |
| Yan Wayne | Batman character |
| Yan Stark | Game of Thrones character |
| Yan Grimes | The Walking Dead character |
| Yan Targaryen | Game of Thrones character |
| Yan Winchester | Supernatural character |
| Yan Skywalker | Star Wars character |
| Yan Riddick | Riddick movie character |
| Yan Walker | Fast & Furious character |
| Yan McFly | Back to the Future character |
| Yan Shepard | Mass Effect character |
| Yan Corleone | The Godfather character |
| Yan Matrix | The Matrix character |