Jan vs Roel

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 #2,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Jan Rank #2,213

Roel Rank #2,242

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2242 for Roel.

Is Jan or Roel more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Roel at #2242 in the United States.

What do Jan and Roel mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Roel means "famous ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Jan and Roel boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Roel is primarily a boy name.