Jan
Jan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒæn/ · /d͡ʒan/
Meaning and origin of Jan
Root meaning: “John”
- A male given name from Dutch.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name.
- A male given name, equivalent to English John.
Etymology
From Old French Jehan (“John”). Doublet of John.
How popular is Jan?
Since 1880, 54,531 girls and 22,403 boys in the U.S. have been named Jan (71% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #131 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #247 in 1944. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Jan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Jan
Sister and brother names that share Jan's Dutch roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Jan FAQ
What does the name Jan mean?
Jan traces back to a root meaning "John". A male given name from Dutch. A male given name from Hebrew. A female given name. A male given name, equivalent to English John. From Old French Jehan (“John”). Doublet of John.
What is the origin of the name Jan?
Jan is listed as a name of Dutch origin.
How popular is the name Jan?
Since 1880, 54,531 girls and 22,403 boys in the U.S. have been named Jan (71% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #131 in 1954. Its highest rank for boys was #247 in 1944. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jan a boy or girl name?
Jan is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (54,531 girls and 22,403 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.