Jan vs Ragnar

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Ragnar Rank #2,261

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2261 for Ragnar.

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

Ragnar ___

  • Ragnar Erik
  • Ragnar Leif
  • Ragnar Bjorn
  • Ragnar Ivar
  • Ragnar Sigurd
  • Ragnar Harald

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Ragnar

Bjorn Freya Astrid Sigrid Ivar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Ragnar more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Ragnar at #2261 in the United States.

What do Jan and Ragnar mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jan and Ragnar boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Ragnar is primarily a boy name.

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