Jansen vs Herman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Herman Rank #2,654

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Jansen or Herman more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Herman mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Jansen and Herman boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.