Jan vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Theodore mean?

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

Are Jan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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