Jan vs Arvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Boy #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

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Jan Rank #2,213

Arvin Rank #2,122

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

Is Jan or Arvin more popular?

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

What do Jan and Arvin mean?

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

Are Jan and Arvin boy or girl names?

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