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Matheus vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matheus Rank #2,398
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2398 for Matheus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matheus or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do Matheus and Jan mean?

Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Matheus and Jan boy or girl names?

Matheus is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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