God is gracious
Jansel is a modern variant of Jan, which is a Germanic and Dutch form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. While rare, it follows the trend of adding diminutive or rhythmic suffixes to classic roots.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jansel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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