Janie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

English American Scottish

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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Janie Rank #1,540

James Rank #2,583

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #2583 for James.

Is Janie or James more popular?

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Janie and James mean?

Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Janie and James boy or girl names?

Janie is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a girl name.