Wendell vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wendell

Boy #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Wendell Rank #2,062

Jan Rank #2,213

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2213 for Jan.

Is Wendell or Jan more popular?

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Wendell and Jan mean?

Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Wendell and Jan boy or girl names?

Wendell is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.