Jan vs Winter

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
Winter Rank #385

Winter is more popular, ranked #385 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

Winter ___

  • Winter Rose
  • Winter Elise
  • Winter Grace
  • Winter Aurora
  • Winter Faye
  • Winter Rain

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Winter

Autumn River Sage Finn Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Winter more popular?

Winter is more popular, ranked #385 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Jan and Winter mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Winter means "the winter season" (Old English origin).

Are Jan and Winter boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Winter is primarily a girl name.

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