God is gracious
A European short form of Johannes, which is the Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. While common in Europe, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys in the United States.
About 47 boys were named Jan in 2025.
Influential Early Netherlandish painter
Dutch Baroque Period painter famous for Girl with a Pearl Earring
World record holder and Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw
Composer known for the Miami Vice Theme
The middle daughter of the Brady family · The Brady Bunch
Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Jan — far less common.
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