Jan vs Wendell

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 #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

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Jan Rank #2,213

Wendell Rank #2,062

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Jan or Wendell more popular?

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Wendell mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Wendell boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.