Wise or old; mountain
In Chinese, Shan often translates to 'mountain,' symbolizing strength and stability. In its Gaelic or Irish context, it is a variant of Sean, meaning 'God is gracious,' or related to the word for 'wise' or 'old.'
Less common today
Shan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,714 in 1991.
Professional basketball player and Vanderbilt all-time leading scorer
French-Chinese novelist known for The Girl Who Played Go
The main antagonist and leader of the Huns · Mulan
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
