Jansen vs Kerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jans

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Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jansen Rank #2,836
Kerry Rank #2,690

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jansen ___

  • Jansen Cole
  • Jansen Reid
  • Jansen Gray
  • Jansen William
  • Jansen Thomas
  • Jansen Henry

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jansen or Kerry more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Kerry mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jansen and Kerry boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Kerry is primarily a boy name.

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