Jan vs Iver

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 #2,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yew bow warrior; archer"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jan Rank #2,213

Iver Rank #2,199

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Iver more popular?

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Iver mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Iver means "yew bow warrior; archer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jan and Iver boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Iver is primarily a boy name.