Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Jan Rank #2,213

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2213 for Jan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Emma and Jan boy or girl names?

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

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