Ghassan
Meaningyouthful vigor · Arabic
Ghassan is an Arabic boy name meaning “youthful vigor”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationGhassan peaked in 1980, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Ghassan you'd meet today is about 45 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Ghassans too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ghassan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 156,250 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryGhassan first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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About the name Ghassan
Ghassan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “youthful vigor”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Ghassan
What does the name Ghassan mean?
Ghassan means “youthful vigor” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Yuvan (“youthful”), Giuliano (“youthful”), Juliano (“youthful”) and Jullian (“youthful”).
What is the origin of the name Ghassan?
Ghassan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Ghassan a boy or girl name?
Ghassan is a boy name. In 2025, 11 US boys were named Ghassan.
How popular is the name Ghassan?
Ghassan ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1980, when it reached #3,838. Over the last five years it has slipped 160 places.
What names are similar to Ghassan?
If you like Ghassan, you might also like Yuvan, Giuliano, Juliano and Jullian.
What should I know before naming my baby Ghassan?
Ghassan is an Arabic boy name meaning “youthful vigor”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.