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Arvin vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arvin

Boy #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,122
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arvin Rank #2,122
Jan Rank #2,213

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 vs #2213 for Jan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arvin or Jan more popular?

Arvin is more popular, ranked #2122 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Arvin and Jan mean?

Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Arvin and Jan boy or girl names?

Arvin is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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