Jan vs Skye

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 #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Scandinavian American

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Jan Rank #2,213

Skye Rank #2,268

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2268 for Skye.

Is Jan or Skye more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Skye at #2268 in the United States.

What do Jan and Skye mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jan and Skye boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a boy name.