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Ragnar vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ragnar

Boy #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judgment army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Ragnar Rank #2,261
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2261 for Ragnar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ragnar or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Ragnar at #2261 in the United States.

What do Ragnar and Jan mean?

Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Ragnar and Jan boy or girl names?

Ragnar is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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