Jan vs Syre

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
Syre Rank #2,231

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2231 for Syre.

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

Syre ___

  • Syre James
  • Syre Cole
  • Syre Atlas
  • Syre Reed
  • Syre Stone
  • Syre Blaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Syre

Arlo Zephyr Lyra Rune Cove

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Syre more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Syre at #2231 in the United States.

What do Jan and Syre mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Syre means "victory" (Old Norse/Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Syre boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Syre is primarily a boy name.

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