Jan vs Oswald

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 #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Jan Rank #2,213

Oswald Rank #2,124

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Oswald more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Oswald mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Jan and Oswald boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.