Janie vs Penny

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 #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"with a web over her face"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Janie Rank #1,540

Penny Rank #746

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1540 for Janie.

Is Janie or Penny more popular?

Penny is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Janie at #1540 in the United States.

What do Janie and Penny mean?

Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin). Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin).

Are Janie and Penny boy or girl names?

Janie is primarily a girl name. Penny is primarily a girl name.