Jansen vs Kowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

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Boy #2,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, small cavity"

Origin: Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'cobhan'

American Contemporary

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Kowen Rank #2,776

Kowen is more popular, ranked #2776 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Jansen or Kowen more popular?

Kowen is more popular, ranked #2776 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Kowen mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Kowen means "hollow, small cavity" (Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'cobhan' origin).

Are Jansen and Kowen boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Kowen is primarily a boy name.