Jan vs Theodor

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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Theodor

Boy #2,097 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Romanian Czech Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,097
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Teo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jan Rank #2,213
Theodor Rank #2,097

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 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

Theodor ___

  • Theodor Klaus
  • Theodor Hans
  • Theodor Friedrich
  • Theodor Wilhelm
  • Theodor Ernst
  • Theodor Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Theodor

Friedrich Maximilian Mathilde Hedwig Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Theodor more popular?

Theodor is more popular, ranked #2097 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Theodor mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Theodor means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Jan and Theodor boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Theodor is primarily a boy name.

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