Jan vs Casimir

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

Casimir

Boy #2,401 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"proclaimer of peace"

Origin: Old Polish Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Lithuanian French Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,401
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Casimir Rank #2,401

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2401 for Casimir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Casimir more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Casimir at #2401 in the United States.

What do Jan and Casimir mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Casimir means "proclaimer of peace" (Old Polish Slavic origin).

Are Jan and Casimir boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Casimir is primarily a boy name.

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