Jan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jan Name at a Glance

Name	Jan
Meaning	Diminutive of Janet: God has been gracious. A feminine form of John.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jan means “Diminutive of Janet: God has been gracious. A feminine form of John”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jan Name Origin

Our database records Jan under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jan is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jan

When considering Jan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.