Jan vs Kurt

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 #2,102 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

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Jan Rank #2,213

Kurt Rank #2,102

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Kurt more popular?

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Kurt mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Kurt means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Kurt boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Kurt is primarily a boy name.