Jan vs Aureus

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

Aureus

Boy #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,328
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Aureus Rank #18,328

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Aureus more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Jan and Aureus mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Jan and Aureus boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.

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