Gracious
Janos is the Hungarian form of the name John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious', which was passed through Greek and Latin before reaching Central Europe.
Less common today
Janos isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,190 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Leading Hungarian military and political figure in the 15th century
Hungarian-American mathematician known as John von Neumann
World-renowned Hungarian-American cellist
Commander of the City Watch in King's Landing Β· A Song of Ice and Fire