Jansen vs Willem

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jansen Rank #2,836
Willem Rank #2,644

Willem is more popular, ranked #2644 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

Willem ___

  • Willem Jan
  • Willem Alexander
  • Willem Pieter
  • Willem Hugo
  • Willem Frederick
  • Willem Louis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

If you choose Willem

Hendrik Sophia Elise Maarten Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jansen or Willem more popular?

Willem is more popular, ranked #2644 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Willem mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Willem means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Jansen and Willem boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Willem is primarily a boy name.

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