Jan vs Lars

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

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Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,237
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Lars Rank #2,237

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2237 for Lars.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jan ___

  • Jan Pieter
  • Jan Henrik
  • Jan Willem
  • Jan Erik
  • Jan Michael
  • Jan Thomas

Lars ___

  • Lars Erik
  • Lars Johan
  • Lars Gustav
  • Lars Henrik
  • Lars Frederick
  • Lars William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Lars

Astrid Ingrid Sven Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Lars more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Jan and Lars mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Jan and Lars boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Lars is primarily a boy name.

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