Esaias vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esaias

Boy #2,144 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,144
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esa, Sais

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Esaias Rank #2,144
Jan Rank #2,213

Esaias is more popular, ranked #2144 vs #2213 for Jan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esaias ___

  • Esaias James
  • Esaias John
  • Esaias David
  • Esaias Michael
  • Esaias Samuel
  • Esaias Thomas

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 Esaias

Ezekiel Elias Jeremiah Naomi Miriam

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esaias or Jan more popular?

Esaias is more popular, ranked #2144 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Esaias and Jan mean?

Esaias means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Esaias and Jan boy or girl names?

Esaias is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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