Jan vs Oden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,225
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Oden Rank #2,225

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2225 for Oden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Oden more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Oden at #2225 in the United States.

What do Jan and Oden mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Oden boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Oden is primarily a boy name.

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