Jan vs Maximillian

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 #2,158 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Jan Rank #2,213

Maximillian Rank #2,158

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Maximillian more popular?

Maximillian is more popular, ranked #2158 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Maximillian mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Jan and Maximillian boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Maximillian is primarily a boy name.