US Popularity Rank: 9789

Origin: Turkish

Meaning: Prince, king, ruler, sovereign

Thanks to this ancient name, baby is sure to be a force to be reckoned with. Khan, which is more popular as a last name, is a Turkish boy's name meaning "prince," “king,” “ruler,” and “sovereign,” so get ready to give your child the royal treatment. Khan shares roots with khaqan and was originally a historic title given to military chiefs and rulers. It's perfect if you see baby being a natural-born leader. This name's popularity is due in no small part to Genghis Khan's conquests across Asia, lending Mongolian as an origin, but other famous bearers include The Jungle Book's Shere Khan, as well as funk and disco icon Chaka Khan.