Lars vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Lars Rank #2,237

Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2237 for Lars.

Is Lars or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Lars and Jan mean?

Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Lars and Jan boy or girl names?

Lars is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.