Jansen vs Willem

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 #2,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German South African

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Jansen Rank #2,836

Willem Rank #2,644

Willem is more popular, ranked #2644 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Jansen or Willem more popular?

Willem is more popular, ranked #2644 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Willem mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Willem means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jansen and Willem boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Willem is primarily a boy name.