Jan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jan Name at a Glance

Name	Jan
Meaning	God has been gracious. A diminutive of Janet, which is a feminine form of John.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jan means “God has been gracious. A diminutive of Janet, which is 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 Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish 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.