Jan vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Jan Rank #2,213

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Sylvester mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Jan and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.