Amelia vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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
Nicknames
Janny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Jan Rank #2,213

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2213 for Jan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Jan ___

  • Jan Pieter
  • Jan Henrik
  • Jan Willem
  • Jan Erik
  • Jan Michael
  • Jan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Jan more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Jan mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Amelia and Jan boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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