Jan vs Rip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

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Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Jan Rank #2,213

Rip Rank #2,118

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Rip more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Rip mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Jan and Rip boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.