Jan vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2213 for Jan.

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Oliver mean?

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

Are Jan and Oliver boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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