Josef vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josef

Boy #2,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Josef Rank #2,292

Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2292 for Josef.

Is Josef or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Josef at #2292 in the United States.

What do Josef and Jan mean?

Josef means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Josef and Jan boy or girl names?

Josef is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.