Pan

God of the forest, fields, and fertility (variant of Faunus)

boyRoman Mythology

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Pan meaning & origin

Pan is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God of the forest, fields, and fertility (variant of Faunus)". Listed origin: Roman Mythology.

Pronunciation

pan

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Pan. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Pan James
  • Pan Alexander
  • Pan William
  • Pan Thomas

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pan

What does the name Pan mean?

Pan is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God of the forest, fields, and fertility (variant of Faunus)". Listed origin: Roman Mythology.

How do you pronounce Pan?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is pan. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Pan?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Pan. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Pan?

Try Pan James, Pan Alexander, Pan William, Pan Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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