Guan is a first name of Chinese origin, derived from the character '管', which means "pipe" or "tube". It is often used as a surname but can also be found as a given name. In ancient China, Guan was associated with Guan Yu, a famous historical figure known for his loyalty and bravery during the Three Kingdoms period. As a result, the name has been highly regarded throughout Chinese history and culture.
The name Guan was quite popular in 1972 with six births that year, making up all of its total births recorded so far.