Ladd vs Janson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

English American British

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Boy #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch American

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Ladd Rank #4,806

Janson Rank #4,740

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Is Ladd or Janson more popular?

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Janson mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Ladd and Janson boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.