Jan vs Cornelius

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 #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Jan Rank #2,213

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Cornelius mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Jan and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.