Winter vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Winter

Boy #2,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the winter season, wet season"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Winter Rank #2,336

Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2336 for Winter.

Is Winter or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Winter at #2336 in the United States.

What do Winter and Jan mean?

Winter means "the winter season, wet season" (Old English origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Winter and Jan boy or girl names?

Winter is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.