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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious (form of John)
- Origin
- Dutch/Slavic/Scandinavian (form of John)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- YAHN
Jan is a neutral name, pronounced YAHN, that serves as the Dutch, Slavic, and Scandinavian form of John, carrying the meaning "God is gracious." It spans a few different styles at once — timeless, classic, clean, modern, and worldly — which makes it read as both old and pared-down simultaneously. If you want a short, cross-cultural name with real history behind it, Jan fits that brief.
Meaning & Origin of Jan
Meaning: God is gracious (form of John).
Origin: Dutch/Slavic/Scandinavian (form of John).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jan
YAHNIPA /ˈjɑːn/
Popularity of Jan
SSA records for Jan go back to 1902, and the name peaked in 1954 at #131 with 2,992 babies given that name. By 2024 it had dropped to #2211, with only 65 babies named Jan.
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FAQ
What does the name Jan mean?
God is gracious (form of John). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jan?
Jan is pronounced YAHN (IPA: /ˈjɑːn/).
Is Jan a popular name right now?
Jan peaked at #131 in 1954 and is ranked #2211 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1902–2024.)
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