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Janson

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAN-sən /ˈdʒæn.sən/High

Meaning: From the surname Janson/Jansen — 'son of Jan' (the Dutch/Scandinavian John, 'God is gracious')Medium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Janson is 'son of Jan (John)' — 'God is gracious'. Sleek, strong, and warm.

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Origin MediumScandinavian, Hebrew

MeaningFrom the surname Janson/Jansen — 'son of Jan' (the Dutch/Scandinavian John, 'God is gracious')

U.S. rank (2025)#5487 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Janson comes from the surname Janson/Jansen — 'son of Jan', the Dutch and Scandinavian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A sleek, modern surname-name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, son-of-Jan at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Janson/Jansen means 'son of Jan' (the Dutch/Scandinavian John, 'God is gracious') — a crisp, modern surname-name with the nickname Jan or Jax.

Overall data confidence 70%

Surname references — Janson — etymology

Variations

JansenJannsonJenson

Nicknames

JanJax

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Janson mean?

Janson means 'son of Jan' (John, 'God is gracious').

How do you pronounce Janson?

It's said JAN-sən /ˈdʒæn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Janson a boy or girl name?

Janson is a boy's name.

How popular is Janson?

Janson is a rare name in the U.S.