Jan vs Loys

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

Jan Rank #2,213
Loys Rank #37,073

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #37073 for Loys.

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

Loys ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Loys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Loys more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Loys at #37073 in the United States.

What do Jan and Loys mean?

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

Are Jan and Loys boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Loys is primarily a boy name.

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