Erling vs Jansen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erling

Boy #2,911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of a nobleman"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Viking

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Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Erling Rank #2,911

Jansen Rank #2,836

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #2911 for Erling.

Is Erling or Jansen more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Erling at #2911 in the United States.

What do Erling and Jansen mean?

Erling means "descendant of a nobleman" (Old Norse origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Erling and Jansen boy or girl names?

Erling is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.