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Jan-Christer

Quick answerJan-Christer is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Jan" (a form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Christer" (a form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros meaning "Christ-bearer").

Hebrew/Greek · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,705
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables3
OriginHebrew/Greek
LanguageScandinavian
CultureScandinavian
ReligionChristianity
Letters12
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,705

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jan-Christer

Jan-Christer is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Jan" (a form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Christer" (a form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros meaning "Christ-bearer").

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Etymology

Jan-Christer is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Jan" (a form of John, derived from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and "Christer" (a form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros meaning "Christ-bearer"). The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures, reflecting a Christian heritage common in Scandinavian countries during the 20th century.

Jan-Christer currently ranks #2,705 in the United States as a boy's name.

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