Kurt vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kurt

Boy #2,102 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Kurt Rank #2,102

Jan Rank #2,213

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Kurt or Jan more popular?

Kurt is more popular, ranked #2102 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Kurt and Jan mean?

Kurt means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Kurt and Jan boy or girl names?

Kurt is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.