Jan vs Isaak

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

Isaak

Boy #2,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, laughter of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian German Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,391
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Isaak Rank #2,391

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2391 for Isaak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Isaak more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Isaak at #2391 in the United States.

What do Jan and Isaak mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Isaak means "joy, laughter of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jan and Isaak boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Isaak is primarily a boy name.

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