Jane vs Joanna

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 #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

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Jane Rank #269

Joanna Rank #329

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #329 for Joanna.

Is Jane or Joanna more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Jane and Joanna mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Jane and Joanna boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Joanna is primarily a girl name.