Jan vs Wendell

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
Wendell Rank #2,062

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 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

Wendell ___

  • Wendell James
  • Wendell Lee
  • Wendell Thomas
  • Wendell Earl
  • Wendell Scott
  • Wendell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Wendell

Everett Harold Mildred Eleanor Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Wendell more popular?

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Wendell mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Wendell boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.

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