Jansen vs Knight

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Knight Rank #2,701

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Jansen or Knight more popular?

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Knight mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin).

Are Jansen and Knight boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Knight is primarily a boy name.