Jane vs Genevieve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Girl #165 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"tribe woman; woman of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Jane Rank #269

Genevieve Rank #165

Genevieve is more popular, ranked #165 vs #269 for Jane.

Is Jane or Genevieve more popular?

Genevieve is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Jane and Genevieve mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Genevieve means "tribe woman; woman of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jane and Genevieve boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Genevieve is primarily a girl name.