Roel vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roel

Boy #2,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Roel Rank #2,242

Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2242 for Roel.

Is Roel or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Roel at #2242 in the United States.

What do Roel and Jan mean?

Roel means "famous ruler" (Old High German origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Roel and Jan boy or girl names?

Roel is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.