Jan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jan Name at a Glance

Name	Jan
Meaning	Swedish form of John 'gift from God'.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jan means “Swedish form of John 'gift from God”. 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 Swedish origin. Browse more Swedish 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 boy 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.