Jansen vs Mace

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jansen Rank #2,836
Mace Rank #2,832

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 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

Mace ___

  • Mace William
  • Mace James
  • Mace Alexander
  • Mace Thomas
  • Mace Edward
  • Mace Harrison

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

If you choose Mace

Ace Crew Knox Blaze Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jansen or Mace more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Mace mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Jansen and Mace boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Mace is primarily a boy name.

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