Jan vs Klaus

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 #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

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Jan Rank #2,213

Klaus Rank #2,399

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Is Jan or Klaus more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Jan and Klaus mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Klaus boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.