God is gracious
Jann is a variant of Jan, which is the Germanic and Dutch form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, signifying that God has been gracious. While rare in the United States, it is a established short form in several European cultures.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jann in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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