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All over the world, Gassan (غسان , Gassan , גסאן ) is a common masculine forename. The forename Gassan is characteristic of Western Asia, particularly Syria, where it is a common boy's name, Iraq, where it is quite a common male name, and Lebanon (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is commonest in Iraq, Syria, and Sudan. Very seldom, Gassan is the last name as well as the forename.
Gassan is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Khottabych , the Fairy tale genie, Old Khottabych.