The nameJayan
Jayan is a boy's name of Indian origin.
- Boy's name
- Indian
Meaning
Linked to the Sanskrit jaya, "victory".
Origin
Indian, from Sanskrit.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Jayan
Jayan in France
864thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (45 births)
530babies named Jayan in France since 1900
Jayan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 260 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Jayan. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Jayan in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 42 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jayan mean?
Linked to the Sanskrit jaya, "victory".
What is the origin of the name Jayan?
Indian, from Sanskrit.
Is Jayan a girl's or a boy's name?
Jayan is a boy's name.