Jan vs Lars

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 #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Jan Rank #2,213

Lars Rank #2,237

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2237 for Lars.

Is Jan or Lars more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Jan and Lars mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Jan and Lars boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Lars is primarily a boy name.