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Jan vs Winter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Winter

Boy #2,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the winter season, wet season"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,336
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Winter Rank #2,336

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2336 for Winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Winter more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Winter at #2336 in the United States.

What do Jan and Winter mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Winter means "the winter season, wet season" (Old English origin).

Are Jan and Winter boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Winter is primarily a boy name.

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