Jan vs Josef

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 #2,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jan Rank #2,213

Josef Rank #2,292

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2292 for Josef.

Is Jan or Josef more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Josef at #2292 in the United States.

What do Jan and Josef mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Josef means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jan and Josef boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Josef is primarily a boy name.