Iver vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iver

Boy #2,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew bow warrior; archer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scottish Scandinavian Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iv

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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

Iver Rank #2,199
Jan Rank #2,213

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 vs #2213 for Jan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iver ___

  • Iver Magnus
  • Iver Bjorn
  • Iver Lars
  • Iver Erik
  • Iver Sven
  • Iver Finn

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 Iver

Astrid Freya Bjorn Sigrid Leif

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iver or Jan more popular?

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Iver and Jan mean?

Iver means "yew bow warrior; archer" (Old Norse origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Iver and Jan boy or girl names?

Iver is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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