Oswald vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Jan Rank #2,213

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Oswald or Jan more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Jan mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Oswald and Jan boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.