What origin is the name Jakan?

Jakan comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jakan a popular name?

Jakan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jakan?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Jakan — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Jakan

Q: Is Jakan a rare name?

Yes. Jakan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jakan

Jakan

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Jakan is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name means 'he that troubleth'. It is a biblical name found in the Old Testament.".

With hebrew roots, Jakan is a boy name that means "This Hebrew name means 'he that troubleth'. It is a biblical name found in the Old Testament.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.