Isaak vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isaak

Boy #2,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian German Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,391
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Isaak Rank #2,391
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2391 for Isaak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isaak or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Isaak at #2391 in the United States.

What do Isaak and Jan mean?

Isaak means "joy, laughter of God" (Hebrew origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Isaak and Jan boy or girl names?

Isaak is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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