Janie vs Lanie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

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Girl #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Old French (via Helen)

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Janie Rank #1,540

Lanie Rank #1,835

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1835 for Lanie.

Is Janie or Lanie more popular?

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Lanie at #1835 in the United States.

What do Janie and Lanie mean?

Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin). Lanie means "bright, shining light" (Old French (via Helen) origin).

Are Janie and Lanie boy or girl names?

Janie is primarily a girl name. Lanie is primarily a girl name.