Jan vs Leopold

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 #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

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Jan Rank #2,213

Leopold Rank #2,094

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Leopold more popular?

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Leopold mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Leopold boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Leopold is primarily a boy name.