Ehsan
Ehsan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ehsan
- A transliteration of the Persian male given name احسان (ehsân).
Etymology
From Persian احسان (ehsân, literally “favor, kindness, beneficence”), from Arabic إِحْسَان (ʔiḥsān).
How popular is Ehsan?
Since 1880, 542 boys in the U.S. have been named Ehsan. Its highest rank for boys was #3291 in 2024. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ehsan FAQ
What does the name Ehsan mean?
A transliteration of the Persian male given name احسان (ehsân). From Persian احسان (ehsân, literally “favor, kindness, beneficence”), from Arabic إِحْسَان (ʔiḥsān).
What is the origin of the name Ehsan?
Ehsan is listed as a name of Persian origin.
How popular is the name Ehsan?
Since 1880, 542 boys in the U.S. have been named Ehsan. Its highest rank for boys was #3291 in 2024. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ehsan a boy or girl name?
Ehsan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 542 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.