Jan vs Theodor

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 #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Jan Rank #2,213

Theodor Rank #2,097

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Theodor more popular?

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Theodor mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Jan and Theodor boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.