Joanna vs Jane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

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Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Joanna Rank #329

Jane Rank #269

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

Is Joanna or Jane more popular?

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

What do Joanna and Jane mean?

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

Are Joanna and Jane boy or girl names?

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