Charlotte vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Jan Rank #2,213

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2213 for Jan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Jan more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Jan mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Charlotte and Jan boy or girl names?

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

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