Jan vs Adit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adit

Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,351
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Adit Rank #36,351

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #36351 for Adit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Adit more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Jan and Adit mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Jan and Adit boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.

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