Demian vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demian

Boy #2,348 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"connected to Damia, goddess of the harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Russian Eastern European Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,348
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dem

Playground Safety Score

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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

Demian Rank #2,348
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2348 for Demian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demian ___

  • Demian Alexander
  • Demian Matthias
  • Demian Felix
  • Demian Ernst
  • Demian Ludwig
  • Demian Sebastian

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 Demian

Sinclair Emil Hesse Franz Clara

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demian or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Demian at #2348 in the United States.

What do Demian and Jan mean?

Demian means "connected to Damia, goddess of the harvest" (Greek origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Demian and Jan boy or girl names?

Demian is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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