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Jan — Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Jan is a boy's name of Slovak origin. Ján is a Slovak name that is a variant of the name John. It means 'God is gracious' or 'gift of God'.

Jan

Letter: J
Boy

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Meaning of Jan:

Ján is a Slovak name that is a variant of the name John. It means 'God is gracious' or 'gift of God'. This name is often given to boys as a reminder of God's grace and the precious gift of life.

  • Gender: Boy
  • Origin: Slovak
  • US popularity: In 2022, 68 newborns in the United States were named Jan (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1954 with 3759 babies.

Origin:

Slovak

Similar Names:

Jaan , Jadn , Jaen , Jahn , Jain , Jana , Jana , Jane , Jang , Jani , Jann

More names starting with J:

J.J. , Ja , Jaabir , Jaad , Jaada , Jaade , Jaaden , Jaafar , Jaafaryah , Jaagup , Jaah , Jaair

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Frequently asked questions about Jan

What does the name Jan mean?

Ján is a Slovak name that is a variant of the name John. It means 'God is gracious' or 'gift of God'. This name is often given to boys as a reminder of God's grace and the precious gift of life.

What is the origin of the name Jan?

Jan is a boy's name of Slovak origin.

Is Jan a boy or girl name?

Jan is commonly used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Jan?

In 2022, 68 newborns in the United States were named Jan, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1954, with 3,759 babies given the name.

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