Jan vs Arvik

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

Arvik

Boy #6,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bowhead whale"

Origin: Inuktitut

Cultural Roots

Inuit Canadian Arctic Greenlandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,602
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Arvik Rank #6,602

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #6602 for Arvik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Arvik more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Arvik at #6602 in the United States.

What do Jan and Arvik mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Arvik means "bowhead whale" (Inuktitut origin).

Are Jan and Arvik boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Arvik is primarily a boy name.

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